Experts say there are some things people can do to help relieve their aches and pains. One of those suggestions is to take a warm shower or bath, or use a hot water bottle or warm cloth to help relax muscles and ease spasms. If you use a heating pad, use one with an automatic off switch as a regular heating pad can burn skin if left on too long, and don’t put heat on an open wound.
Cold therapy is useful for numbing pain and easing swelling. Try a cool cloth, cold pack, cold compression wrap, or ice. When using ice, cover it with a towel and don’t put the bag of ice directly on the skin.
The Harvard Medical School recommends rather than avoiding movement for some muscle or joint pain, you may find relief with the right exercises (done correctly) to help subdue ankle, knee, hip or shoulder pain. When a person starts to limit movement, it weakens muscles and makes compound joint trouble worse; and in some cases, it may even delay or make a surgical procedure unnecessary.
Before starting any new exercises, discuss it with your doctor. Also, keep in mind working with a PT or certified trainer can show you the safest way to get started. When stretching, do so only to the point of mild tension, never to pain, and remember to breathe. Start slowly and do your gentle stretching exercises frequently several times a day, and on as many days of the week as possible.
For other types of pain, deep breathing exercises may help. Massage therapy is another technique that may ease pain and can be as simple as a foot, back, or hand rub. Medications can be used to treat pain include nonprescription pain medications like acetaminophen but be sure to check with your doctor regarding interaction with other drugs you may be on.
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