Truth is we’ve been delaying this article for a while until we had enough information & facts to allow us to enlighten our readers. Hopefully by the end of this article you’ll have no doubts about this subject.
Safety (And Efficacy) First
Creating personalized treatment plans can be simultaneously the most rewarding and challenging aspect of my physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) practice. In the U.S., musculoskeletal pain management is beginning to incorporate more Eastern and Ayurvedic medicine, which focus on natural mind and body treatments using exercise, foods, or herbs, as a complement to Western medicine, which treats physical symptoms with medication or surgery. While anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen or naproxen can be effective for acute pain, long-term use can cause harmful side effects, including kidney and gastrointestinal damage.
Some natural supplements can be highly effective for certain conditions, and some have fewer side effects. However, not all supplements are effective or safe for everyone. Unfortunately, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate all supplements, so it can be difficult to know exactly what you’re buying and whether the product might benefit you.
In PM&R, we recognize that you know your body, and we want to help you find a treatment plan that relieves your pain without increasing other health risks.
Back And Joint Discomfort
It curbs inflammation, says Eva Selhub, MD, a clinical associate at Massachusetts General Hospital and author of Your Health Destiny. Devil’s claw root is an herb that may ease low back pain and common arthritis discomfort.
If you have a sensitive stomach, stick with a low dose or you might get a mild stomachach.
The Takeaway
Whether you just transitioning into a more active lifestyle or have increased your workout your body will almost certainly feel and respond to the changes. Making changes in your activity level can often hurt momentarily so be patient and kind to your body.
Working out properly will no doubt contribute to your overall health and wellbeing and a large part of that is giving your body what it needs to recover. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned athlete, our helpful staff is trained to assist you in effectively reaching your goals.
Why Do We Need Vitamin D?
Vitamin D is a nutrient that helps regulate the amount of calcium in the body.
This is called osteomalacia in adults and rickets in children. Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency vary from person to person. Typical symptoms include: fatigue
joint pain
muscle pain and weakness
bone pain
respiratory issues
neurological concerns including numbness
low mood, specifically seasonal affective disorder (SAD).