Sciatica

Sciatica is an umbrella term for pain, weakness or numbness caused by compression or injury of the Sciatic Nerve.

A variety of ailments can contribute to Sciatica including pelvic damage, slipped discs, Piriformis Syndrome (in which the Piriformis muscle exerts pressure on the sciatic nerve) or even tumors.

Sciatic pain can be naturally relieved through massage, chiropractic care or at home exercises (depending on what condition is causing the pain.)

Check out this website for some exercises to help relieve Sciatic pain;

Don’t forget... Sore No More can also help with your Sciatic 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

Farmer's Market Healing

Summer is a time to enjoy the great outdoors and one of the best ways to do that is by visiting your local farmer’s market.  Here on the Sore No More blog we’ve discussed the anti-inflammatory diet before.  That is- eating to decrease inflammation and thus, to decrease pain.  Fruits and veggies are vital to the anti-inflammatory diet and today we’ll discuss 5 things you can pick up at your local farmer’s market that will help you live a healthier, happier life!

1.  Blueberries.  These delicious little fruits complement many breakfast meals nicely and make a great addition to smoothies.  Plus, they’re chock full of antioxidants.  It’s said that you should eat every color of fruit/veggie during the day, why not get blue out of the way with these simple, delightful treats?

2.  Spinach.  Spinach is such a versatile veggie.  It can add extra nutritional value to smoothies, complement a nice quiche, or provide a green base to a gourmet salad. With B vitamins, iron, and calcium it’s the perfect bone and joint nourishing leafy green.

3.  Tomatoes. These bright red ‘veggies’ are technically fruits and have amazing cancer-combating qualities.  Pick up a few and enjoy them plain or think of creative ways to add them to all of your favorite dishes!

4.  Broccoli.  Those ‘little trees’ are a wonder vegetable. High in Vitamin C, Folic acid and antioxidants, they can help you fight cancer, beat the common cold and promote healthy tissue growth!

5.  Onions.  Not just to flavor your food! Onions are amazing at boosting your immune system! So keep them in mind next time you feel like you could use a little extra healthy fuel.

While all of the listed fruits and veggies are amazing for your health remember that the most important part of a health and anti-inflammatory diet is fresh produce and variety, so on your next trip to the market indulge in something you haven’t tried before, collect ingredients for a new recipe, and accept the delicious samples that may be offered to you!

*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

Happy Feet, Healthy Body?

Most of us don’t spend a lot of time focusing on our feet if they’re not giving us any real problems.  Sure, if you’ve been standing all day you might notice some aching, but if you’re having hip pain, you’re not likely to go looking to your feet for an answer.

You should though!

Our feet are our foundation, they get us from place to place and allow us to stay upright.  Through a series of bones, tendons and muscles they are connected to the entirety of our body.  Thus, when structural problems arise in the foot, it can cause pain in the knees, hips, back and even neck and shoulders!

Visiting a podiatrist and/or a chiropractor can give you more insight to your foot health.  They can evaluate how well balanced your feet are, how much your arch has fallen (if it has, and most people have some loss of arch as they age.), and what methods would be best to increase your foot health.  (Including orthotics, foot exercises, better shoe types, etc.)

So next time you’re in pain and don’t know why, consider getting your feet checked out!  Until then, apply a bit of Sore No More to your problem areas to sooth that pain away.

*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

Cardiovascular Exercise Is Important to Health

Many avoid exercise due to their chronic conditions and their pain level.  While this is certainly understandable, you're not doing your body any favors. While Sore No More can be your saving grace, there are still some things you can do to help your body help itself.  It's true that some exercises are not appropriate for certain conditions, but in most cases there is something you can do to get moving and get your heart rate up.

Let's discuss a few types of cardiovascular exercise, specifically. Cardiovascular exercises helps eliminate toxins from your body, burns calories, helps build muscle (which in turn will burn even MORE calories), maintain a healthy weight, and upholds the integrity of your immune system amongst other things.

Swimming
Pros: Weightless exercise is gentle on the joints.  Swimming at a moderate speed can burn approximately 300 calories per hour.
Not Recommended For:  Those with osteoporosis will benefit more from weight bearing exercises like walking.

Running
Pros:  Running is great for getting your heart rate up, improving circulation, which benefits all the systems in your body.  Plus, it burns nearly 500 calories per hour!
Not Recommended For: Those with knee weakness or pain.  Running is a high impact sport and can have negative repercussions.  Ask your doctor before using running as a primary source of cardiovascular exercise.

Dancing
Pros: Dancing is not only good for the body but it’s good for the mind and soul. It can be highly beneficial in relieving stress and improving mood.  The number of calories burned depends on the style of dancing you choose.
Not Recommended For: As with running, if you have any joint weakness, dancing may not be for you. However, with so many styles of dancing available, there is something for nearly everyone.

Walking
Pros: Walking is probably the most versatile form of cardio.  It tends to be good for just about everyone. The young, the old, and the pregnant.  It increases joint mobility, increases your heart rate gradually and provides a great opportunity to catch up with friends.  Walking a a moderate pace on a smooth surface burns about 170 calories per hour.
Not Recommended For:  Consult your doctor, walking is ‘recommended’ for most everyone, but your physician can tell you if there are any hazards in it for you.

Biking
Pros: Biking is great exercise that can double as transportation.  It gets your heart rate up quickly and keeps it up while toning the muscles in your legs. It can burn roughly 550 calories in an hour when going at a moderate pace.
Not Recommended For:  Depending on where you choose to go, biking can be a high impact sport that will also often put you in the vicinity of other bikers or motor vehicles.  Caution is advised, always where protective gear.  Those who have any bone weakness issues should consult their physician before beginning a cycling routine.  


Remember! Sore No More is good for pre and post exercise aches and pains.  After a great cardio work out, put a couple of tablespoons of Sore No More in your bath to wind down from the day and sooth your newly aching muscles. 

*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

Foods That Can Help You Feel Better Part I

We’ve discussed the correlation between food and pain here on the Sore No More blog before.  In this post we talked about how to combat inflammation through diet.    

Today we’re going to take a look at a few foods that might actually help decrease pain and increase the function of your body.

Leafy Green Veggies;

These are rich in calcium that is fantastic for building bone strength.  This is useful if you have a bone malady such as osteoarthritis, but strengthening bones can also help to combat musculo-skeletal ailments and will promote healing.

Oranges;

“By analysing the diets of over 25,000 individuals a team from the University of Manchester, UK found that those with beta-cryptoxanthin in their diet (found in oranges, apricots, nectarines, tangerines, papaya, peaches, plums, and watermelon) were less likely to develop painful inflammatory joint conditions1. The research, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, said that as little as a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice was enough to make a difference. “  {Source}

(Did you know that orange peel extract is also an ingredient in Sore No More?)

Cayenne Pepper;

The active compound in cayenne pepper is Capsaicin, which you may recognize as being one of the active ingredients in Sore No More! But did you know it can actually help combat joint inflammation and improve circulation from inside your body as well? So if you enjoy spicy food, rest assured that you’re doing your aches and pains a favor.  

Enjoy some of these foods that are good for your body, inside and out and stay tuned for future segments about foods that can help rid you of 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

Posture Is A Plus

Click the picture for another great article on posture!

Good posture is key in how you present yourself to others.  It’s also important to your overall health.  Poor posture can lead to a variety of problems including;

-Change in appearance (slouching)
-Pain
-Fatigue


While it can sometimes seem unbelievably hard to correct your posture there are some exercises that can help you strengthen muscles that support good posture. Check out the following links for more information;

Five Stretches To Improve Posture
Improve Your ‘Hunched Over the PC’ Posture
3 Exercises To Improve Your Posture
Exercises to Improve Your Posture


Improving your posture can decrease back and neck pain, make you feel more confident and even ease your breathing, so give these exercises a try and see if they help improve your health! 

*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

Can Your Canine Combat Your Chronic Pain?

Xoloitzcuintle {image source}

Many of us have experienced the bond between human and animal.  A favorite canine companion from our childhood or that lovable house cat who’s purring lulls us to sleep at night.

Did you know that pets can also help with chronic pain?  They are found to be especially effective in those suffering from Fibromyalgia.

Interaction with animals can lower stress hormone levels in the body.  Many of those who suffer from Fibromyalgia have indicated that their pain worsens when they are experiencing anxiety, depression or just having a particularly stressful day.   Studies have found that humans whose dogs ‘gaze’ at them more often actually experience higher Oxytocin (the feel good hormone) levels.  So not only can pets decrease the level of negative hormones, they can increase the level of positive hormones!

That doesn’t even begin to cover the wonder of Xolos.   Xolos are a particular breed of dog that are used to help those who suffer from Fibromyalgia.  Dogs naturally have a higher body temperature than humans and Xolos, who have little to no hair are essentially used as living, breathing heating pads for those who are suffering from chronic pain.  

Find our more information about Xolos and how pets can help combat chronic pain at the following links.

Pet Relief
Paws For Comfort
The Healing Power of Pets

Sore No More supports natural health and wellness and it doesn’t get much more natural than having an animal companion who can combat your chronic pain!