It is a well known fact that physical stress can lead to pain in the body. But it is also true that mental stress or anxiety can also lead to spinal (back & neck) and joint pain. However mental stress is an integral part of life 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.
In this blog, lets discuss three tips to reduce stress related Pain and Muscle Tension .....
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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As working mums we sit for long hours at our desk job or stand for long hours at home with our kids for the rest of our day. These stresses can build up gradually over days and weeks, leading to back pain and sometimes to leg and bottom pain, also known as Sciatica. In this blog lets discuss the three typical signs of sciatica ....
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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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If you are a working mum in a job that involves hours of sitting and you have back pain, you might have experienced a tingling numbness or a shock like sensation going down into the back of your leg. This is a typical nerve pain that originates in the sciatic nerve and is known as Sciatica. Lets discuss why your sciatica is worse when sitting .....
