Celebrating Over 30 Years Serving the Tucson Community!
I used to love getting a massage. But that was before I had back issues. When it didn’t matter if the pressure was too much, the positioning too painful or my muscle spasms too sensitive to allow any intervention. That’s why doing it myself is such a wonderful option. I choose the force, depth and… Continue reading Simple Techniques for a Do-It-Yourself Massage
Remember the fight or flight syndrome I talked about in earlier posts? Most of us live in this state, perpetually ready to react to any stressor. By the time we get home, hormones like cortisol and catecholamines, required to fight or flee and the resulting tension and have overwhelmed us. Constricted muscles limit blood flow,… Continue reading Don’t Have A Masseuse? Be Your Own!
We all know that eating healthy, keeps us healthy. But it also helps lower pain levels by decreasing inflammation. It’s not always easy to know which foods succeed, while others fail, so here are two others to add to your list- lentils and beans. Beans and lentils are an excellent source of protein, fiber and… Continue reading Beans and Lentils Can Reduce Pain
The foods that we consume play a large part in the inflammation and pain that we feel. Paying close attention to how your body responds to certain foods is important if you're working to reduce pain levels. We've previously shared several foods and food groups that can worsen inflammation and pain, as well as which… Continue reading Foods That Help Reduce Inflammation and Pain
Last week, we shared several tips to help prevent injuries that commonly occur with seemingly benign movements or activities. This week, we're adding to the list of tips to help keep your daily activities pain-free. Moving any amount of weight Try to limit any lifting, pulling or pushing. Find out from your provider what limits… Continue reading 5 (More) Measures to Prevent Pain and Injury Throughout the Day