Aches or Pains - Do You Have to Keep Living with It? 4 Tips To Get a Break From Annoying Aches or Pains

I know many people in their 40’s-60’s just like you who have aches or pains, and don’t know what to do about them. I know this because I hear it all the time! It can be incredibly frustrating when pain is stopping you from doing the things that you love. Below are 4 tips to follow to help minimize aches or pains:

Keep Moving Your Body (…. Gently)

It’s very normal to have a fear of moving when you’re experiencing aches or pains, as it’s easy to assume that you are doing more harm than good. However, moving is a good thing, especially those that make you feel good. The important part is that the movement should NOT cause you any aches or pain, in fact, you will often feel better afterwards. Any activity that increases your heart rate over 80 beats per minute is a great way of getting good blood flow throughout the body, helping with tissue healing. This could be as simple as walking, stationary bike or yoga, to name a few.

Start Prioritizing Sleep

The amount and quality of sleep that you get can make a big difference in how you feel. Sleep is your body’s way of recharging its battery. Getting good quality sleep ensures your body has a good capacity to heal and can minimize the feeling of aches or pains. If you find it difficult to wind down at the end of the day, developing a night time routine that is calming and relaxing can be helpful.

Don’t Forget to Drink Water

This is a BIG mistake that could be zapping your energy. One really simple way to avoid this is to cut out the stuff that makes you dehydrated in the first place, such as excessive coffee, tea, alcohol and energy drinks. Being dehydrated can cause muscle aches or pain, fatigue and dizziness. Having the proper amount of water in our body can help to hydrate tissue and soften cartilage. My tip, drink water little and often throughout the day, about 8 cups of water per day.

Don’t Just Wait, Consult an Expert

There isn’t a faster way to END aches or pain than by going to see a physiotherapist. Getting to see a hands-on physiotherapist means you’re getting fast access to care that will soothe and relax tight aching muscles, loosen and lubricate stiff, stuck and painful joints, and strengthen your body so you can go back to doing the things that you love. You can often leave a good physiotherapy clinic with your concerns eased and pain reduced, inside 30-40 minutes. Combine all of the “tips” in this article with a trip to see a hands on private physiotherapist, and you will see a dramatic drop in the aches or pain you’re currently suffering from. Always ensure that you are getting 1-on-1 dedicated service from a physiotherapist to ensure optimal recovery. If your physiotherapist is seeing multiple people at the same time, they are unable to provide you with the personalized and dedicated service you need to ensure that your goals are being met.

We see situations like yours all the time, and it would be our pleasure to get you back doing the things that you enjoy. Call either of our clinics, New Edinburgh (613-695-7852) or Orleans (613-424-7852), to setup a visit with a physiotherapist to get all of your questions answered and a plan of care underway. Our award-winning approach will ensure that you feel cared for throughout the process and can start living a life without aches or pain.

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Jason Bellefleur

Jason Bellefleur is a multi-award-winning physiotherapist. Most recently, he was recognized as a 2016 Ottawa Forty Under 40 recipient and received numerous awards from the Orléans Chamber of Commerce (the 2011 Young Business Person of the Year, the 2012 Healthcare Professional of the Year and the 2014 Business Person of the Year awards). Jason is proud to be an Orléans resident and to raise his family in a bilingual community. He enthusiastically promotes local business within the Orléans area and frequently supports and participates in local events. Jason was recognized for his community involvement by receiving the Orleans 150 Community Builder award in 2017 by Ottawa-Orléans MPP Marie-France Lalonde. Jason firmly believes in high-quality one-on-one physiotherapy interventions. His treatment approach emphasizes hands-on intervention, continued client education, and active involvement by the individual to help them reach their full potential. By opening a clinic that offers 'Higher Standards of Care,' Jason wants his patients to feel confident that they receive the highest level of patient care available. As a result, he is also preventing injury and helping to improve their health and well-being.