Ways to Soothe an Achy Back
Back pain is a common condition that affects hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. It can be caused by injury, muscle strain, fatigue or improper posture. It can also be a result of conditions such as scoliosis, degenerative diseases such as arthritis, or neuropathy. Back pain can also occur from simply working too hard or sitting too long in a chair at the office.
When back pain is severe or immobilizing and debilitating, it is important to seek medical care. But, when it is mild, many home remedies may be all you need.
Some ways to soothe an achy back:
- Yoga can ease back pain by strengthening the back muscles. To learn postures that will benefit your back, start by using either a home workout online or by joining a yoga class led by an experienced teacher.
- Meditation can help with pain perception, relaxation, and stress reduction that can exasperate pain. There are meditation CD's you can listen to that can help guide you in relaxation and altering your pain perception.
- Massage sore back muscles with soothing essential oils such as the Deep Relief Roll on by Young Living, an essential oil blend of like Wintergreen, Dorado Azul, and Peppermint. Apply Deep Relief to muscles for a refreshing, cooling sensation and invigorating scent that will inspire greater feelings of energy and positivity to help you stay motivated. Deep Relief Roll-On’s convenient, on-the-go packaging makes it easy to carry this blend in your gym bag, purse, or briefcase, so you can reach for it when you need it most.
- Arnica Montana is a great natural remedy to help ease sore muscles. Arnica is applied to the skin for pain and swelling associated with bruises, aches, and sprains. It is also applied to the skin for insect bites, arthritis, muscle and cartilage pain, chapped lips, and acne.
- Take a hot Epsom Salts Bath. Epsom salts are magnesium sulfate and are a natural muscle relaxer. Put a cup of Epsom salts in your bath water and soak away your pain.
- Straighten up! Bad posture is epidemic and a primary source of low back and neck pain. We are all on the cell phones and computers and can be slouching for hours without realizing it. Concentrate on improving your posture and take frequent brakes and get up and move around.
Your Massage therapist can identify muscle and posture imbalances that can cause back pain. Ask your therapist today for recommendations on preventing back pain.
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10% of Gift Certificate sales in October will go to Grateful Friends’ Comfort Basket™ Program
In 2014, two friends had a life experience that was unexpected and difficult – Gwen was diagnosed with breast cancer and Lee was diagnosed with lung cancer –at the same time! One evening, while sharing experiences from getting the diagnosis to bouncing back and everything in between, they realized they were grateful to be on the other side of procedures and treatments but also acknowledged some of the challenges they faced. Gwen and Lee wanted do something to help ease a little bit of the burdens of others also dealing with cancer and Grateful Friends was born!
Grateful Friends has created Comfort Baskets brimming with supplies aimed at providing some comfort and a little bit of fun for patients receiving chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy. During the Month of October, Body & Soul Massage will donate 10% of Gift Certificate Sales to the Grateful Friends Comfort Basket Program.
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Please note:
Body & Soul is closing early Thursday October 31st.
Due to road closures and traffic the office will be closing at 2pm on Thursday October 31st.
Have a Happy & Safe Holiday
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NOW AVAILABLE!
Deep Relief on the Go!
With nine invigorating essentials oils like Wintergreen, Dorado Azul, and Peppermint, it’s the perfect gym or travel companion. Apply Deep Relief to muscles for a refreshing, cooling sensation and invigorating scent that will inspire greater feelings of energy and positivity to help you stay motivated.
Deep Relief Roll-On’s convenient, on-the-go packaging makes it easy to carry this blend in your gym bag, purse, or briefcase, so you can reach for it when you need it most.
$36.00
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