KATHRYN MERROW, The Pain Relief CoachKathryn Merrow is a Neuromuscular Pain Relief Therapist and Wellness Coach with extensive advanced training and over 30 years of experience. Kathryn Merrow seeks the cause of your pain and then explains the simple, natural steps you can take for relief. Kathryn's goal is to help YOU get rid of your discomfort so that you will be pain-free for the rest of your life.
Before you go to bed tonight, shake off all of your worries and stress. Wiggle and tremble and shake. You can do this IN bed, too. Fill your mind with pleasant thoughts from today or from long ago. Turn off the television or computer or your phone at least an hour before bedtime. Spend a […]
If you stop moving, your muscles will not be happy. Doesn’t have to be big movement–little moves help too. You were built to move! Tiny movements can have big results. Small wiggles or shakes of hands and feet, rolling your legs side to side, making small circles with your chin…all of those little movements can […]
What causes stiff ankles and foot pain? Well, there can be many causes but most of them involve muscles. Plain, old every day muscles. I LOVE muscles. They are logical. They follow rules. They are treatable. In fact, I’m going to send you over to Simple Pain Relief (<– click here) to read about muscles, […]
Got stiff ankles or pain in your foot or arch? Here’s an article for you: Pain In The Arch Of Your Foot And Stiff Ankles? Discover more about how the muscles around your foot and lower leg work and what you can do to help your feet and ankles to feel more relaxed and feel […]
Is there such a thing as natural healing for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Or will you have to have surgery? It’s always good to know you may have options. My client Betty told me her story. About 15 years ago, Betty was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Her doctors advised her to have surgery. She […]
Water allows your cells to function their best. Be sure to drink enough to have happy cells. Water is the best drink! Yes, there’s water in coffee, tomato juice and every other liquid but pure, clean water is the best. When you drink water, the cells and body processes that need it most will get […]
Did you have a good day? Did you remember to take some time for yourself? Did you do something nice for someone? Did you remember to feel gratitude for someone or something? Did you drink enough water? It’s not too late. Did you fill your mind with something that gives you pleasure? Did you give […]
Peaceful days for everyone. A young boy asked me what my thoughts were about. That’s what I told him. I think about peace and peaceful days. For everyone. Oh sure. Call me PollyAnna. I don’t mind. A negative thought is like a prayer in reverse. So a positive thought is a prayer. Hugs and kisses […]
What nice thing will you do for your body tomorrow? Will you stretch nice and tall? Will you lift your breastbone and the crown of your head? Will you drink only healthy liquids; lots of water and healthy teas? Maybe some lemonade…homemade without sugar… maybe? Will you eat fresh and healthy foods? Maybe you will […]
Vitamins and minerals have made a huge difference in my own health. Some researchers say “Take them” and others say they are of no use. My own personal experience says “Take them.” They are part of my personal “Health Care Plan.” Many years ago, I started taking a major and trace mineral drink. After about […]
Therapeutic massage is great medicine. It’s old medicine and all natural. I love it! Go to SimplePainRelief.com and scroll to the Categories. Scroll down until you come to the Massage category. There you will find several articles about the “hows” and “whys” of massage. And massage has so many health benefits! It’s really a shame […]
Taking vitamin and mineral supplements has caused a LOT of improvements in my health. They are part of my own personal “health insurance plan.” When did I have a cold last? Not sure. It’s been several years. Do I suffer with asthma anymore? Nope. After I got serious about taking minerals and vitamins about 12 […]
I love this book by Meir Schneider! The title is “The Handbook of Self-Healing.” The subtitle is “Your Personal Program for Better Health and Increased Vitality.” I’ve taken classes from Meir and enjoyed how he teaches to re-learn all of the movements that we USED to make and SHOULD make–to keep our bodies happy so […]
Making circles with your arms relaxes and balances the muscles of your shoulders and arms.
A reader asked me about left arm numbness following a truck accident. Here’s her question: My dad had a bad wreck 3 weeks ago. He has had 3 different x-rays an MRI and a CAT scan. All the tests showed nothing, and they sent him to physical therapy. His left arm is completely numb and […]
If I were to ask you what causes the pain between your shoulder blades, what would you say? Would you tell me it was stress? Overwork? Old age? Arthritis? Or your nerves or bones? Would you be surprised if I told you that the cause of pain between your spine and shoulder blades was most […]