things to try to relieve pain

[Guest guest]

These are some things I do when my pain is getting in my way and pain meds

aren't doing the trick. I've worked some of these things into my schedule even

on better days.

Sit in the hot tub and stretch for 20 minutes. I have a punch card for a

local hotel and it's just a couple dollars to use the pool. I did have 3-4

physical therapy sessions and learned how to stretch and relax different areas

of

my body.

If I'm feeling too yucky to even drive to the pool, which happens, I fill up

my own tub with hot water and mineral salts and do modified strteching in

there. My hands and feet are the most affected so most of the stretches can be

done in my own tub.

I bought a parrafin wax bath for both my hands and feet. This is a wonderful

way to warm up cold feet and hands.

Kirsten, MN