The Aches and Pains

It seems that at my age skating has its challenges and there's the injuries as well as  the "aches and pains" from it.  Boy!! have I had my share of falls !!  Even though I stretch and also do off ice practice and drink plenty of water still.  My pains very week to week, sometimes I don't get any at all on a good day.  However, where I get the most pain are my ankles, shoulder, thighs and the worst my back. I cant explain it or its just the simple fact that "yes" I am getting old and skating is a tough sport, but I still push myself to the brink of collapse.

For the past couple of years I've been taking acupuncture treatment for a back injury (non-skating related) in 2005 with two bulging disc L4 and L5, very,very painful I might add.   I been through doctors, cortozone shots, steroids etc. nothing helped.  I did find, however, the relief I so needed - without this treatment I could've have never skated.  Acupuncture is the only treatment that works for me.

What I also found out is that inflammation happens all over your body - not just your bones and/or muscles, but other areas of your body too.  I came across a anti-inflammation capsule that really works great and the best thing is that it's all "natural"  I've been taking it for two years now and it works for my pains, even though I take Motrin which helps too but this helps my inflammation heal faster.  Its called IF Relief from Nature's Sunshine.

On a quick note: Don't give up too soon because you feel pain, seek help and relief where you and your body feels comfortable.  Everyone can seek relief without subjecting your body to harsh medication - alternative medicine works just the same.

Live "Today" like tomorrow is your "Last"