The Care and Keeping of Knees

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Many of our customers use Sore No More on their knees to combat arthritis pain or pain from general wear and tear.  We wanted to give our fans a few tips on keeping their knees in tip top shape.   

• Warm up before you exercise.  Stretching is important to ensure that you don’t injure your knees.
• Taking supplements such as Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and MSM may promote joint health (consult your physician.)
• Consider your weight.  The loss of even a few pounds for those that are overweight can lessen the load on joints and have a profound impact on pain and joint longevity.
• See the doctor if you have knee pain for more than a week. Many problems can be corrected if they’re caught early.
• Exercise! Keeping your muscles limber and strengthening them does wonders for joint health.  Check out these websites for some knee exercises;
      -6 Ways To Keep Your Knees Pain Free
      -Healthy Knees: 10 Tips To Prevent Pain
      -How to Strengthen Your Knees

We hope that with these tips, your use of Sore No More will become more geared toward relieving your post-exercise aches rather than chronic pain!


*Sore No More! is not a licensed physician. All information on this blog is researched by our staff and is subject to inaccuracies. No information found here should be used in the place of advice from your doctor. * Sore No More 150 East Center Street Moab, Utah 84532 Tel: (435) 259-5931 Toll Free: (800) 842-6622 www.sorenomore.com

Make Bath Time Count

As many of you know, Sore No More dissolves in water and can be added to your bath to help it go the extra mile in relieving pain.  There are a few other ways to increase the pain-relieving benefits of bath time!

• Add Epsom Salts to your bath. Epsom salts contain magnesium;
      “Magnesium is a mineral that you can take as a supplement, but some foods as well as stomach acid can affect the function of the mineral. Sulfate is a mineral that is difficult to absorb from food but is easily and quickly absorbed through the skin. By taking a bath using Epsom Salt, the skin readily absorbs the magnesium and sulfate. As the sulfate is absorbed into the skin, toxins are drawn from the cells. Muscles relax. The magnesium reduces the inflammation in the muscles and relieves pain. The magnesium also helps the body bind serotonin, which is a chemical that promotes a sense of well-being and relaxation. The relaxation you feel, in turn, helps alleviate stress, which drains magnesium from the body and can cause tight muscles.”  Read more: eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how-does_4674568_epsom-salt-relax-muscles.html#ixzz1HHxTwDgh
  
• After your bath, moisturize with lavender essential oil diluted in a base like almond or grapeseed oil;
      “Lavender is known as a calming and relaxing herb and has frequently been used for insomnia, anxiety, depression, and natural stress relief.
      One recent study discovered that the scent of lavender increases the time you spend in deep (slow wave) sleep, though the effects were stronger for women than for men. 1 Other findings suggest that lavender reduces the severity of depression when taken concurrently with an antidepressant.” Read more: http://bodyecology.com/articles/lavender_improve_skin_immune_system.php”
• Stretch out.  
      Now that you’re relaxed and limber, take this opportunity to stretch your major muscle groups. (Check out this video for some easy stretches.)
• Ice any problem areas for 5 minutes.   
      If you’re suffering from a new injury, like a pulled muscle, take a few minutes to apply an ice pack.

Following these steps should help decrease your pain level.  Remember to put a couple of tablespoons of Sore No More in your bath and reapply after you moisturize if you’re still feeling pain.

Most of all, enjoy!

*Sore No More! is not a licensed physician. All information on this blog is researched by our staff and is subject to inaccuracies. No information found here should be used in the place of advice from your doctor. * Sore No More 150 East Center Street Moab, Utah 84532 Tel: (435) 259-5931 Toll Free: (800) 842-6622 www.sorenomore.com

Walkin' On Sunshine

Have you ever noticed that when your body is feeling the worst, sometimes taking a walk in the sunshine (or even just sitting in it for awhile) can make you feel so much better?   There may be a few reasons for this;

• Sunshine increases circulation. Increased circulation can help relieve muscle aches and pain as well as decreasing inflammation.
• Heat loosens muscles.  Being outside in the warmth naturally helps you relax.
• Sunlight helps to regulate hormone levels that can improve mood.  Pain that is worsened by psychological factors may be decreased by improved mood and/or outlook on life.  
• The body produces Vitamin D in the sunlight. Vitamin D may play a role in pain relief.  Check out this brochure to learn more.

In many areas, the temperature is warming and there is more incentive to enjoy the outdoors.  So head outside for a walk in the sun and see how you feel afterward!

(Other Resource: Natural Health Restored)
*Sore No More! is not a licensed physician. All information on this blog is researched by our staff and is subject to inaccuracies. No information found here should be used in the place of advice from your doctor. * Sore No More 150 East Center Street Moab, Utah 84532 Tel: (435) 259-5931 Toll Free: (800) 842-6622 www.sorenomore.com