Mental stress or anxiety is an integral part of the modern lifestyle for most people. More so for working mum who are constantly juggling and multitasking work, kids home, work travels, meetings, sitting for long hours at the desk, etc. But this mental stress or anxiety can be the cause of spinal (back & neck) and joint pain. It can either cause pain in the body or lead to an increase in the old pain that was already present in the body. In this blog, lets discuss four ways in which mental stress or anxiety can make your whole body hurt or lead to pain ....
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In this blog post, the author discusses the age-old debate of whether a hot pack or a cold pack is better for muscle pain. They simplify the topic by explaining the effects of each type of pack. Cold packs are said to constrict the blood vessels in the affected area, reducing blood flow and helping to alleviate swelling and inflammation. They are recommended for acute injuries and when there is soreness and achiness in the muscles. On the other hand, hot packs are said to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow to the area. They are beneficial for muscle spasms, stiffness, and catching sensations in the muscles. However, the final decision on which pack to use depends on individual preference and response. The author emphasizes the importance of listening to one's body and experimenting with both types of packs to find what works best for each individual ......
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Spinal (back/ neck) and joint pains can sometimes be a part of the everyday challenges for working mums with younger kids. There are many pain relief options available for these pains, one of them being TENS machines. In this blog we will discuss more about TENS machines and how they can help with pain relief .....
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Cramps in inner thigh are not uncommon during periods/ menstruation in women. As working mums when you have to manage home and work commitments along with managing period pains it can be quite challenging, to say the least. For some women these period pains can also manifest as cramping pain in the inner thigh. In this blog lets look at why some women get inner thigh pain during their periods and 5 easy tips to manage them ....
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If you have arthritis of the knee your doctor may have advised you to lose weight. This is a generic advice given by doctors or healthcare professionals to every patient with OA (osteoarthritis) knees. However it is not easy as most exercises can flare up your knee pain and unless you manage the trifecta of exercise, a healthy diet and reduction of inflammation in the knees, weight loss seems like an impossible achievement. In this blog we will discuss if knee arthritis can go away with weight loss, what kind of exercises can help you and most importantly how to reduce inflammation in your knee. (These components are applicable to all painful joints in the body) ....
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