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Bumps, bruises, sprains, oh my! Luckily, not all injuries are serious and require medical attention. More often than not, after hanging holiday decorations, getting out for the first yard trim of the season, or lacing up the sneakers and hitting the gym after a hiatus, your body can start to feel a little sore. Every season has its challenges – frantically raking the leaves to get them to the curb on time, power-washing the fence or deck and shoveling snow are activities many people do one or two times a year, putting their bodies into movement patterns and asking more of their muscles than they are used giving.
Activities and activity levels also change from season to season. Pick-up basketball games are moved from inside gyms to outdoor courts; more runners start hitting the neighborhood pavement, and all of a sudden, everyone feels like an Olympic champion diving for that volleyball. This author also knows first-hand the bumps, bruises, and mild pains that can result from a little clumsiness! Whether it is our weekend warriors, our home project DIYers or our friends that seem to walk into every corner in their own home, utilizing some in home pain relief can help manage those minor symptoms.
Key Takeaways
- Many minor injuries, aches and pains can be effectively treated with at home and over the counter remedies
- Utilizing hot and cold packs, soft braces and at-home products can help calm symptoms and are easy to use
Minor Injuries and Major Frustrations
Something as simple as a wrong step or an awkward lift can bring on immediate discomfort or leave you with soreness the following day. When these bumps or bruises are not serious enough to head to the hospital or doctor’s office, there are several ways and products that can help provide some easy comfort and pain relief. Using Sammons Preston Hot & Cold Combo Packs can soothe an achy shoulder or knee and can help with mild swelling that might pop up. With multiple sizes that can be put in the microwave or freezer, there is an option for every part of the body that might need some tending to. However, not all accidents happen at home. Having Sammons Preston Instant Cold Packs on hand when out and about can bring immediate relief if a bruise or sprain happens when you are on the go.
When engaging in activities with more lifting and carrying (think spring lawn care or cleaning out that attic or basement), using a Mueller Back Brace can give some additional support and potentially decrease that next day muscle soreness. The yard looks great and you don’t spend the entire next day on the couch – win-win!!
For Our Weekend Warriors and Sports Enthusiasts
Staying active is an integral part of lifelong wellness, and being part of a team can improve mental health just as much as physical. However, returning to working out after taking a period of time off or doubling up on the number of games or training sessions to prepare for a tournament can put us in repetitive movements that our joints may not like. Utilizing a Thermoskin Sport Knee Stabilizer can give some support and compression during those weekend games or when starting to train for the springtime 5k.
As the summer season quickly approaches and the tennis and pickle ball courts start to fill up, so do the physical therapy offices with complaints of elbow pain. Wearing a Mueller Tennis Elbow brace can decrease discomfort with each swing, keeping our players at the top of their game throughout the whole season.
Following a hard game, heavier household activities or a minor slip, twist or bump, many of us will feel muscle soreness. Our backs and necks both hold and take a lot of stress throughout the day. A TheraCane Massager is a piece of equipment used and loved by therapists far and wide for self-soft tissue massage. It is easy to use and lets you get to the hardest to reach muscles to give a little love to a sore spot. Your body will thank you!
Recap
Happily, many injuries do not require major medical assessment and treatment. Using at home and over the counter pain relief tools can help you avoid suffering in silence and improve potential to avoid worsening symptoms. While using proper body mechanics, proper training techniques and pacing yourself are important parts of any activity, we all experience unforeseen aches and pains and nobody is immune to small accidents that result in minor injuries. If there is any question of the severity of an injury, an MD should always be consulted. For those minor bumps and bruises, discomfort that is more annoying than debilitating, you can find relief with these easy options to get you feeling better and back to business in no time!
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