Self Care for Pain Seek heat for pain. Soaking in a warm tub seems to pull the fibro pain right out of you, doesnt it? And research confirms that warm water -- whether you exercise in a heated pool or just lounge in a warm bath or Jacuzzi -- curbs fibromyalgia pain and stiffness. For fibro pain relief on the go, keep moist hot packs at the office or in your travel bag. Try ice for pain. Its not certain whether ice or cold packs can relieve musculoskeletal fibromyalgia pain. But cold therapy can ease soft tissue pain associated with sports injuries and other rheumatic diseases, so its worth a try to see whether it works to relieve your fibro pain. Rub on pain cream. Applying over-the-counter analgesic ointments has been proved to curb mild pain associated with osteoarthritis, muscle spasms, and sports injuries, so its another promising self-care strategy worth exploring for fibromyalgia pain. Look for one with arnica, winter green, menthol, camphor, or peppermint.
Posted on: Sat, 12 Jul 2014 15:55:09 +0000
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