THE FASHION SPOTTING: WELLNESS YOUR DIY GUIDE TO TREATING CHRONIC ACHES AND PAINS AT HOME

by Sharon Feiereisen

October, 2018

There are few concepts as true as “health is a gift only the sick can see.” Even minor chronic aches and pains can prevent us from doing exactly what we want, and it can be incredibly frustrating. Those who suffer from chronic aches and pains—about 1.5 billion people around the world—know this all too well. The good news: The sooner you’re proactive about treating chronic aches and pains, whether with stretches, infrared heat or other proven methods, the better.

Treatment for chronic pain is tricky. Unlike an ankle injury or shin splints from running, the source of chronic pain is difficult to nail down, making it feel near impossible to treat. But there’s hope. We spoke with leading experts to find out the best moves to prevent and treat common aches and pains. These moves, when practiced consistently for a few minutes per day, should help with tensions associated with working out as well as tensions accumulated from life’s other daily stressors.