Both can help reduce pain, but they’re very different in terms of origins, philosophies and practices
The same things you do to treat sore muscles after exercise can help treat soreness after a massage
As part of a larger treatment strategy, it can help decrease muscle tightness and reduce pain
Check-in with your care team, and focus on low-impact exercises and walking for good gains
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Working your pelvic floor muscles can help you prevent and recover from urinary incontinence
When your lower back locks up, walking and stretching are key
These percussive devices can help relax muscles when seeing a masseuse isn’t an option
From using props to practicing on the go, yoga offers an array of benefits
Try these moves to relieve butt pain and numbness
Plus, exercises and movements to avoid