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Pain Relief Options at Home!!
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items I am a certified athletic trainer. Here are some options for various types of pain relief that you can try at home! One size does not fit all. This list is simply for those day to day aches and pains.
**Ask a doctor for a recommendation that is spe...
A heating pad can be a lifesaver for tight muscles. Heat tricks your muscles into relaxing. Great feel good option.
Heating Pads: Health & Household
Yes, these look like they're from the early 1900s, but I'm telling you they work great! No more leaking ziplock baggies! These are also a better option as frost bite is incredibly unlikely when using real ice. Those blue freezer packs can give you a ...
Reusable Ice Pack for Injuries Hot & Cold
These are a lifesaver for all your athletic kids or if you yourself are the athlete! I got one of these after a knee surgery and my entire family ended up using it all the time! The best trick we've found is to freeze mini water bottles!
Knee Ice Machine
Guys... seriously you do not need the name brand... these work just as well for what you need them for. It is just a feel good option. Please do not spend $300 on one of these...
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Chronically tight muscles? Normal static or dynamic stretching not doing it for you anymore? Try foam rolling. Start with a softer option and you can work up to these more firm ones. This will be uncomfortable at first.
Foam Rollers / Balance Trainers: Sports & Outdoors
Great for arthritic joints. Topical over-the-counter anti-inflammatory that actually works. I'm not entirely sold on many topical options, but I do hear otherwise often.
Voltaren Gel (diclofenac): Uses & Interactions
Stubborn knots in your shoulder/shoulder blade area? Work those knots out yourself from home. Heat the area for about 10 minutes and roll the ball over the area. The area that is most intense is the knot. Lean into that area for 30-60 seconds.
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Opinions of KT tape effectiveness varies for sure. I only use it for a handful of conditions. Application instructions are included on their website.
Kinesiology Tape: What It Is and How to Use It
Use sparingly. Can be helpful in short periods.
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