Is Being “Pain Free” Really Possible?
That depends on what those words mean to you.
Do I wake up with aches and a bit stiff sometimes? You betcha! I didn’t get to be an adventurous 65 year old without sprains and breaks at some point. BUT, am I pain free? YES!
Because I know exactly what to do when some ache or pain comes back to haunt me and, just like Harry Potter’s wand, I can make it vanish more quickly.
There are exercises and relaxation or release techniques that can help all of us to be pain free – we just need to know which ones to use!
Over the next few weeks I’ll be writing about specific aches and pains and how to deal with them when they arise so that you can heal yourself quicker too!
Today, we’ll start with wrists. Lots of people have weak wrists. Many think there’s nothing they can do about it, that’s it’s “old age.” Well, there’s not much I dislike more than being told that by a physician. I have switched docs when one said that.
So, for those who have wrist aches and pains, here are some tips:
- Often, wrist pain is due to a strain, as in overuse of certain muscles. Using our computers is an example of something that can cause stiff muscles and painful wrists. The key then is to release the tension in those muscles and rest the wrists. If you do this release immediately before bed, then those muscles have a chance to really rest before using them again.
- If your wrist bothers you when exercising, and it’s difficult to do a plank or cat/cow on your hands and knees, here’s another way to release those tense muscles in between rounds of exercises. This is also a good one to use periodically during the day, if you work at a computer all day.
Try these out and let me know how you like them!
Best of Health,
Kathi
