Relieve pain with heat or cold When you have arthritis in your hands, fingers and/or wrists, you sometimes wonder what the best trick is to relieve stiffness and pain. If you're unsure whether to apply heat or cold to your aching hands, know that both have beneficial effects. Applying heat, usin ...
oint problems to get back in motion. When we suffer from osteoarthritis, we are often afraid to move... And yet, a Sedentary lifestyle worsens the stiffness linked to osteoarthritis, hence the interest in resuming an adapted physical activity. If you opt for the VAE, just remember to have your ...
e has several disadvantages for the traveler: - it causes postural fatigue - it can cause pain in the cervical vertebrae - it promotes stiffness and pain in the back due to increased pressure on the intervertebral discs - it increases the risk of phlebitis. For all these reaso ...
ls dilate and blood circulation improves. The application of heat, widely used by physiotherapists, can be of great help in case of aches and pains, stiffness and other contractures. It is also a simple and natural way to relieve painful periods and intestinal spasms. What are the advantages ...
are much less known to the general public. This is notably the case with slowness of movements (which affects 9 out of 10 patients) and sensations of stiffness (which handicap 85% of Parkinson's patients). Furthermore, psychological disorders such as anxiety, stress and depression are also symptoms ...
unning or even just sitting. If one does not take care of their ilio-psoas by stretching it, this muscle becomes hypertonic, meaning too stiff. The stiffness of the psoas can be due to too much mechanical stress during sports activities such as running or prolonged sitting. Sedentary people who wo ...
ke regular breaks. When taking a long journey, it is essential to take a break every 2 hours. However, do not wait for this interval to stop if you feel tired with stiffness in your neck, yawning, and heavy eyelids. Do not continue your journey just because you are almost there: most accidents rela ...
ead to headaches, jaw pain, neck pain, or lower back pain, even though the trigger point is not located where the person feels pain. Trigger points can also cause stiffness, reduced mobility, and muscle weakness. How to perform a trigger point massage? When tensions build up in your back or another ...
with a stuffy nose and sticky eyes. Finally, if you direct the airflow directly onto your body, you also risk catching a cold or waking up with muscle stiffness such as a stiff neck or lumbago depending on the area of your back exposed to the ventilated air. Some people are more at risk than others ...
