From the PMR Blog
Practical articles on pain, injury recovery, movement, nutrition, and everyday wellness.
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October 22, 2022
Trigger Point Therapy: How It Works for Muscle Knots and Pain
Trigger point therapy targets tender muscle knots that can refer pain elsewhere. Learn what causes trigger points, how they are treated and how to self-treat.
October 1, 2022
Household Chores With Chronic Pain: Pacing and Joint-Saving Tips
Household chores with chronic pain can feel overwhelming. Learn how to pace tasks, protect sore joints and choose tools that make cleaning easier.
September 10, 2022
Summer Health Tips: Sun, Ticks, Water Safety and Yard Work
These summer health tips cover sun protection, tick checks, water safety, yard work and footwear, plus the warning signs that need prompt medical care.
August 20, 2022
How to Recover From Sleep Debt: A Realistic Plan for Better Rest
Learn how to recover from sleep debt with a realistic plan, why weekend lie-ins fall short and when constant tiredness means it is time to see a doctor.
July 30, 2022
Massage for Athletes: How to Fit It Into Training and Recovery
Massage for athletes can ease soreness and help you feel recovered. Learn how to time it around training, what to expect and when an ache needs a checkup.
July 9, 2022
Mindful Eating Tips to Ease Cravings and Enjoy Your Food
Try these mindful eating tips to tell hunger from appetite, handle emotional eating and enjoy meals more, plus signs it is time to get extra support.
June 18, 2022
Acupuncture for Stroke and MS: Where It Fits in Rehabilitation
Acupuncture for stroke recovery may help as one part of rehab, but evidence is mixed. Learn stroke warning signs and what research shows for MS symptoms.
May 28, 2022
Exercising in the Heat: How to Stay Safe During Summer Workouts
Exercising in the heat raises your risk of heat illness. Learn how to adjust to hot weather, plan and pace workouts, and spot heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
May 7, 2022
Natural Pain Relief: Everyday Ways to Ease Muscle and Joint Aches
Looking for natural pain relief? Learn how heat, ice, gentle movement, posture and daily habits may ease muscle and joint aches, and when to see a doctor.
April 16, 2022
Do You Need a Personalized Nutrition Plan? How to Build One
Learn what a personalized nutrition plan includes, how to build a simple one yourself and when a registered dietitian should help you create it.
March 26, 2022
Non Surgical Pain Management: Your Options and Their Advantages
Non surgical pain management can ease many back, neck and joint problems. Learn the main options, their advantages over surgery and when surgery makes sense.
March 5, 2022
Traveling with Back Pain: Tips for Road Trips, Flights and Hotels
Traveling with back pain? Learn how to plan ahead, set up your seat in a car or plane, lift luggage safely and spot warning signs that need a doctor.