As we get older, our bodies ache a little bit more, every day. It is certainly an unpleasant inflammation. There are a couple of things that have worked for me, to get the achiness to go away:
- Drink more water, so much so that going to the
bathroom is hourly
- In general, our joints are not lubricated enough. When in doubt, drink water.
- 16 OZ of water first thing is a good rule to live by, before coffee
- Exercise those areas that are achy. (In my case
it is old injuries in my shoulders today)
- Gentle exercise is likely best
- Slowly building up those muscle groups that don’t get attention can do wonders
- Stretching
- I cannot hurt to stretch after exercise
- Nightly stretching can help you relax, and stretch out muscles
- And, ice.
- OK – a hot shower helps too. (that is contradictory
to the above)
- This pretty much is related to the first item. Water and heat help the joints and muscles relax
- At this point, I’m really trying to feel how my body is, is it changing?
What do you do when you are feeling achy?