If you are a senior over 50, chances are you have experienced aches and pains in some form. At-home therapeutic pain relief devices are often sold to athletes, but they can also benefit older people. Products abound in this category, but here are a few you may want to try. TENS therapy is a method of pain relief that uses a mild electrical current. TENS stands for … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Keep Your Feet and Knees from Aching Over 60
My feet and knees have been aching lately. I believe part of it is because I am the main babysitter for my infant grandson, who, at the time I am writing this, just turned 7 months old. For a baby who was born at 4.5 lbs, he is becoming a football player. It's not his fault, though, because most of my problems started when I was a kid. My ankles turned in, and I was told to … [Read more...]
The Best At-Home Beauty Devices Women Over 50 Can Use Effectively
I'm often introduced to numerous beauty devices that promise to smooth out wrinkles, add collagen to the skin, aid in hair loss, and address other cosmetic concerns. They are intended for use at home, but some are better than others. A beauty device is often a wand or gadget that you charge up and use on your face. Several kinds of at-home therapeutic devices can be used to … [Read more...]
Bob and Brad: Two Physical Therapists with Products to Relieve Pain
Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck are two physical therapists from Minnesota who have become well known for their popular YouTube channel “Bob and Brad.” They offer advice about physical therapy, exercise, pain relief, and injury prevention. The duo also sells a line of products for at-home physical therapy that includes massage tools, posture correctors, exercise equipment, and … [Read more...]
How to Ease Age Related Aches and Pains
Have you ever had aches and pains occur for absolutely no reason? This can be a daily occurrence as we get older. Sometimes, you may feel pain in one part of your body and then it moves to another part the next day. This is all part of aging but it can also be frustrating. I’m not a doctor and only know what has worked for me to relieve everyday aches and pains. If they are … [Read more...]