Relieve Stress and Pain
Enjoy a massage
Massage can relieve muscle tension and help reduce fatigue. Invest in a professional massage or research information on do-it-yourself tips. Go ahead and treat yourself to a soothing massage after a busy period at work or stressful time. Certain forms of massage, such as Swedish, focus on muscles and joints to improve function.
Sit, soak and soothe
A warm bath before bed can relieve muscle tension, ease aching joints and help you get a good night's sleep.
Rub out pain
If you have mild pain, you may find a topical analgesic, such as capsaicin, counter-irritants or salicylates , helpful.
Chill out
Applying cold to sore spots can also help reduce pain and swelling. Use a cold pack, a bag of ice wrapped in a towel or a bag of frozen vegetables for a quick and easy cold treatment. You can also try an "ice massage" and rub ice directly on a painful joint.
Pack some heat
To relieve pain and stiffness, try heat therapies such as heated pools, whirlpools, warm showers, warm compresses or microwaveable heat packs.
