KATHRYN MERROW, The Pain Relief CoachThis post relates to whatever type of pain or physical discomfort you may have… It seems like just today (because it was today, actually) I was talking with a nurse-specialist about intestinal issues. She was telling me all of the possible medical reasons for these particular issues. I asked WHY? I had to ask again, […]
Every time I run into this motivational quote I love it all over again. “I don’t want to get to the end of my life and find that I have lived just the length of it. I want to have lived the width of it as well.” – Janet Ackerman Why do I love this […]
What IS the most common cause of muscle knots in your upper back? When muscles are stretched too far too often they develop “knots.” Those knots are a special type of contraction that keep the muscles from being stretched too far and injured. This is the most common cause of muscle knots. This type of […]
I’ll bet you have tight muscles in your upper back and neck. That’s called muscle strain and most people have it. Some people have it all the time and some people only have it occasionally. What Causes Muscle Strain? Your head is supposed to sit over your spine just like a toddler’s head does. The […]
Got jaw pain? Depending where in the jaw the pain is, here’s a natural movement that may help. TMJ pain could happen if your jaw muscles are “too tight.” So try this: Fake chewing. Here’s how: Put your lips together. Teeth apart. Pretend you are chewing. That small movement uses your jaw muscles and increases […]
Do you have tight muscles in your shoulders? Do you have headaches? Do you suspect they are related? You bet they are! The muscles on the tops of your shoulders are called the upper trapezius muscles. They are responsible for causing headaches when they get tight and all knotted up. They cause muscle strain headaches. […]
Can you get rid of your knee pain naturally? Lisa did. I’m going to share her knee pain relief tips with you. She sent a very nice email to me and I will share part of it with you. From your information I have managed to control my knee pain by strengthening my front muscles […]
Benjamin Franklin said energy and persistence conquer all things. True? Yes! But sometimes you just don’t feel like you have the energy you need. Maybe you feel like that all the time. 🙁 Bodies have certain needs. If you don’t meet those needs, you suffer. If you DO meet them, you succeed! Here’s how you […]
ice is good medicine! Here’s how to use ice for muscle pain relief. Lots of folks think heat feels better (including me) but sometimes (lots of times) ice is the way to go. And, I also think ice feels great. Sometimes a bit uncomfortable but it has such a nice numbing effect! Using ice as […]
Is it possible to get rid of physical pain naturally? Could be. Someone recently asked me which medical interventions I like best. She said she heard of a certain therapeutic device often used in physical therapy clinics. I don’t think she quite had the gist of what I do yet. Rather than use medical interventions […]
Did you know there are REAL scents that can actually help you feel better? They are essential oils. They are not really oils (so they aren’t oily) but they are extracted or distilled from real plants and flowers. On the other hand, we have FAKE smells. They are created in laboratories. From chemicals. Could they […]
Can you get rid of muscle aches and pain naturally? First you have to figure out WHY you have muscle pain. Look for patterns. Is it all over your body or just in certain areas? Does it only hurt after certain activities? Do you wake up with it? Or does it get worse over the […]
Got pain in your fingers or thumb? There are lots of articles at http://CarpalTunnelPainRelief.com that will help you get rid of it. Go to the Categories and click the category for Hand, Thumb, Finger Pain. Then you can scroll through the articles to find the information that applies to you. And if you don’t find […]
You really DO have a smart body and it wants to be well. It wants to heal. Sometimes it just needs a little help from you or from someone else. Many times you can be your own “doctor” or “physical therapist.” You have to educate yourself so you will know what to do. Learn what […]
Bodies heal all the time. They are really smart! And your body is one of the smartest. 🙂 But sometimes you don’t feel well. Sometimes you hurt. Maybe you have a lot of pain. But there are many natural steps you can take to help your body feel better. 1. Your body needs good
Gratitude can reduce your pain and stress. Use this simple technique to feel better and enjoy life more.
Suffering from lower back pain? Here’s an article about a study that shows massage therapy helps more than conventional medical treatment. Of course! Massage helps get rid of all kinds of aches and pains. Massage is natural medicine! Natural and old. Probably one of the first natural medicines ever, right? Click this link to read […]
What’s the biggest cause of migraines and headaches? I believe the #1 cause is your muscles. When muscles are tight they press on the nerves and blood vessels that go from the neck to your head. When those nerves or blood vessels are pressed, they can cause head pain. Additionally, muscles get trigger points. Trigger […]
When you were learning to walk you had a curve behind your waist. It curved toward your tummy. That curve is what allowed you to learn to walk. What happened next? Maybe you starting watching television–a LOT of television. Or sitting at a little desk. Maybe it fit you, maybe it didn’t. You went to […]
What causes the headache in the back of your head? Well, the most common cause is muscles. Plain, old, everyday muscles! And that’s good news because it means you can get rid of your muscle tension headaches. Poor posture causes muscle strain. It stretches muscles at the back of your head. They attach to your […]