Can Relaxation Reduce Pain?
Did you know that relaxation techniques are a great way to reduce pain? The ironic thing about pain and stress is that together they can compound the levels of pain and stress that you feel. If you have pain, then it is stressful on your body, but this stress causes your muscles to tense up even more, making your pain worse. Professionals and researchers believe that it is very beneficial for someone in pain to find ways to relax their mind because it can improve the pain perceptions their body feels. Many people have found relaxation by practicing meditation, exercise, yoga, tai chi, etc.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis can make it difficult to get a good night’s rest. When you are in pain, how can you sleep well enough for the body to recuperate and repair itself? Researchers say that RA patients who have trouble sleeping are more likely to suffer from depression, severe pain, and to have trouble performing their daily tasks. It is believed to have this effect because low amounts of sleep cause levels of stress hormones to rise, resulting in bad flare ups. Another factor is that deep sleep causes the body to release growth hormones, which help to mend the little muscle tears that occur throughout the day. Without this deep sleep, pain levels are only intensified.
Did you know that sugar is something to avoid if you have Fibromyalgia? Many people are tempted to eat a lot of it because it can give energy, but the truth is that it has a horrendous crash that cause you to become more fatigued than before. If you have Fibromyalgia, then you already have low levels of energy so you cannot afford to have this food in your diet too much. The other problem that researchers have found with this food for Fibromyalgia sufferers is that it can cause weight gain, and gaining weight can lead to more pain.
I am sure that at some point in your life someone has encouraged you to “stand up straight” or to “watch your posture.” Perhaps it was so annoying to you at the time that it made it easy to disregard the statement. However, this advice could save you years of suffering from back pain. Most professionals will agree that poor posture places strain on the spine, leading to all different types of body aches and pains. While it may seem difficult to change there are a few different tricks that you could try to help yourself overcome poor posture and improve the way your back feels.
Did you know that a common cause of back pain is poor pelvis strength? It is often overlooked as an issue even though it is a vital source of strength for the entire core. You can strengthen this area very quickly if you take the time to perform the ‘pelvic tilt’ exercise. To do this lie on the floor with your knees hip-width apart and bent at a 90 degree angle. Then simply lift your buttocks off the floor an inch or so, while keeping your back on the ground. Hold for at least 5 seconds and repeat 10 times if you possible for you.
Do you suffer from shin splints? If so, are you aware that they can be prevented if you implement a stretch and exercise routine into your life? These prevention methods are very simple and will not require you to buy expensive equipment or a gym membership. In fact, the simple act of walking on your toes for at least 30 seconds a day can strengthen key areas that may be causing your shin splints. You can counterbalance this stretch by walking on your heels for the same amount of time.
Did you know that giving your body adequate amounts of nutrients is a great way to prevent stress fractures from occurring? If you have strong, healthy bones, they will be less likely to fracture. Nutrients that are known to improve bone health are Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin K, Magnesium, and Potassium. Don’t worry though, we are not suggesting that you begin taking lots of supplements to give your body these nutrients. Each of these minerals can be acquired through the foods that you eat.
Have you ever tried massage therapy to relieve your lupus pain? Some lupus patients claim that they have found great relief after a massage session. Massage therapists can apply rhythmic pressure with their fingers all along the body. They tend to follow specific zones of the body in order to correspond the pressure with the body’s natural energy flow. Some types of massage require deep pressure and the therapist will use their fingers to work out any knots from the muscle layers.
If you deal with fibromyalgia, did you know that the food additive Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) may worsen your pain and symptoms? The journal, The Annals of Pharmacotherapy, recently reported that when MSG and aspartame were eliminated from fibromyalgia patients’ diet, their symptoms were almost eliminated. However, when MSG was introduced to their diet again, their symptoms returned.
If you suffer from gout, it is wise to refrain from drinking beer or alcohol. Not only do alcoholic beverages cause dehydration, which prevents uric crystals from flushing through the body, but also contains purines and sugars. Researchers have discovered that purines, sugars, and preservatives drastically increase uric acid in the body.
