Health & Wellness

  • Understanding the Difference Between a Tension Headache vs Migraine

    Head pain is a super common ailment experienced by people around the globe each year. In fact, more than 42 million adults in the United States alone report experiencing migraines or extreme headaches1. But how can you tell whether you’re having a migraine vs tension headache? While they’re two of the most common types of headaches and can seem similar at first, there’s a difference between migraine and tension headache pain that makes it easier to manage symptoms.
    Posted in mental health, pain relief, recovery, self care, treating symptoms

  • How a Zero Gravity Chair After Hip Replacement Can Help Recovery

    When you’ve just had hip replacement surgery, you need to take extra precautions to support your full and speedy recovery. For weeks after your surgery, you’ll need to ensure you’re choosing proper sitting and resting positions to facilitate your healing as well as prevent any regressions in progress. One of the most useful tools you can use is a zero gravity chair after hip replacement.
    Posted in back pain, pain relief, treating symptoms, zero gravity

  • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment & Self-Care Guide

    There’s an array of conditions that can cause pain, discomfort, or numbness in your feet and ankles. While the underlying cause may be arthritis pain or acute injuries like a sprain, it could also be a condition called tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS).

    Experienced by people of any lifestyle, from athletic to sedentary, TTS is a condition moderately similar to the more commonly known carpal tunnel syndrome, which is only experienced in your feet and ankles. While most typical cases are able to resolve on their own, it can result in temporarily limited mobility, pain, inflammation, and hinder your daily activities during flare-ups.

    Posted in pain relief, recovery, self care, treating symptoms

  • Home Treatment for Stress Fracture in Foot

    Stress fractures are a common injury experienced by people of all fitness levels. They’re especially common in athletes, runners, and people who do more high-impact activities. The tiny cracks in the bone can lead to pain and discomfort, disrupting your daily routine. Knowing what to do for stress fracture in foot areas is vital to recovering quickly and getting back on your feet in record time. Having an effective method for treating stress fractures in your foot may also help prevent future complications or recurrences.
    Posted in pain relief, recovery, self care, treating symptoms

  • Plantar Fasciitis Self-Care Guide to Help Manage Pain

    Plantar fasciitis is a common condition affecting an estimated 10% of adults in the United States at some point in their lifetime1. It’s often the culprit behind persistent foot pain and can begin with your very first steps in the morning. The good news is that there are numerous remedies for plantar fasciitis making it a condition many are able to manage with a few simple lifestyle adjustments.
    Posted in pain relief, recovery, self care, treating symptoms

  • How to Release Trigger Points in Neck

    Neck trigger point pain is frustrating and potentially debilitating, interrupting your daily activities and preventing you from getting things done. These tight, sensitive spots in your muscles can manifest as soreness, stiffness, and even headaches. If you’re experiencing these symptoms, finding neck trigger point release methods that work for you is vital to your overall health and wellness. Fortunately, there are a number of natural techniques, like massage neck trigger points, that can provide the relief you need.
    Posted in pain relief, recovery, self care, treating symptoms

  • At-Home Pinched Nerve Treatment To Help Relieve Pain

    Pinched nerves are a common experience that often results in a tingly feeling in the affected area. If you’ve ever had your hand or foot “fall asleep” and experienced the “pins and needles” sensation, that was most likely the result of a mildly pinched nerve due to excess pressure being placed on it. Whether it’s an acute issue or chronic, this condition can be irritating and inhibit your daily activities. Learning how to heal a pinched nerve or find pain relief can be as simple as making a few concentrated adjustments to your lifestyle.
    Posted in back pain, pain relief, recovery, self care, treating symptoms

  • Gout Self-Care Guide: Natural Remedies to Try

    There are an estimated 9.2 million people in the United States living with gout. This condition is a type of arthritis notable because of sudden and severe joint pain. While these symptoms can make daily activities difficult during flare-ups, learning natural remedies and practicing self-care techniques can help improve your overall quality of life.
    Posted in pain relief, self care, treating symptoms, wellness

  • Migraine Self-Care Guide

    People living with migraines know they can be completely debilitating, disrupting your daily activities and preventing you from joining in activities you otherwise enjoy. Whether they start gradually or quickly, it’s important to know about migraine tricks and techniques that relieve you as soon as possible. Learning things that help with migraines may also help prevent future flare-ups or reduce their frequency.
    Posted in pain relief, recovery, self care, treating symptoms

  • Post-Triathlon Recovery Tips

    Competing in a triathlon is a major undertaking that tests even the most experienced athlete’s limits. It’s a feat of endurance, strength, and mental preparedness. Combining swimming, cycling, and running challenges your body inside and out. While the focus is usually put on intense training to prepare for the event, a post triathlon recovery plan is just as important to take care of your body after putting it through such an intense experience.

    Posted in fitness, recovery, self care, wellness

  • How to Treat Runner's Knee

    A runner's knee is a common ailment experienced by more than just runners. Athletes and active individuals of all fitness levels may encounter this kind of injury at any time. This condition can impede your daily routine and have you out of commission for a while, making it all the more important to learn how to treat runner's knee as efficiently as possible. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just enjoy staying active, understanding how to manage this condition is the first step toward full recovery.

    Posted in fitness, pain relief, recovery, self care, treating symptoms

  • How to Release Low Back Trigger Points

    Low back trigger points, also sometimes talked about as muscle knots, can affect anyone regardless of your age or lifestyle. These tender spots in muscle tissue can cause significant discomfort and pain, interfering with your daily activities and having a negative impact on your overall quality of life. Whether you're an athlete, office worker who sits most of the day, or someone who experiences occasional back pain, understanding and addressing these trigger points is important to find relief.

    Posted in back pain, pain relief, recovery, self care, treating symptoms, wellness