When you are hurting, what is the first medicine you reach for? Here are the differences. Tylenol is the brand name of Acetaminophen, which is a pain reliever. It can also be used to decrease fever. It is not an anti-inflammatory. It provides short-term pain relief for mild-moderate painful conditions. There are different doses of …
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What Are The Treatment Options For Low Back Pain?
1. Oral pain medicine, which may include non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS like Ibuprofen), steroids, narcotics, muscle relaxers, etc. 2. Physical Therapy, which may include exercise, joint mobilizations/manipulations, modalities (such as electric stimulation, lumbar traction), postural corrections, body mechanics, education about cause of pain and forms of self-treatment/prevention, hands-on techniques, taping, functional activity training, aquatic/water therapy. 3. …
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Which Is Better For Pain Relief: Ice Or Heat? Part 2
1. Use heat for stiff or tight muscles, including knots. 2. Use heat for stiff joints, especially before stretching them. This will help to maximize the range of motion achieved with stretching. 3. Use heat for short-term pain relief of a body part. Use a heating pad for 10-15 minutes. Be sure not to fall …
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Which Is Better For Pain Relief: Ice Or Heat? Part 1
If you have a local area of pain (back, neck, shoulder, knee, etc), you may have tried some over-the-counter remedies, including ice and heat. But which one should you use? 1. Use ice to treat swelling. This is especially true for swelling in the lower body (knee, ankle, foot). Prop your leg up so that …
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How To Strengthen Opposite Muscle Groups
Let’s begin with an easy example: biceps vs triceps. When you strengthen the biceps, you are stretching the triceps. These two muscle groups work together but in opposite directions. A biceps curl puts the biceps in a shortened position while the triceps muscle is lengthened. For maximum strength, mechanics and balance, both muscle groups need …
How To Prevent Groin Injuries During Sports
1.Do a good warmup before practicing your sport. Slow jogging is an ideal warmup for sports that involve running. Walking fast, slow-moderate cycling or jumping jacks are other good options. Try to be sport-specific in your warmup. Do this for at least 5 minutes. 2. Stretch your groin muscles (hip adductors). The following link demonstrates …
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The 4 Components Of Aerobic Exercise
There are 4 factors in aerobic training: Type of exercise, frequency (# of times weekly), duration (length of each workout), and intensity (how hard you work). 1. The type of exercise you select is important because it must be something you enjoy or at least tolerate regularly. The more you enjoy it, the more you …
How Much Water Should I Drink During Exercise?
How do I know if I am dehydrated? Dark urine, urine with strong odor, not having to urinate, fast heart rate, muscles stay excessively sore. How much should I urinate daily? At least 4x/day (~8-10 fl oz each time). Which electrolytes do I lose during exercise? Sodium, Chloride, Potassium. How should I replace these electrolytes? …
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