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Managing Pain for Thanksgiving

Managing Pain for Thanksgiving by  Ashley Osier MA, HHE, CPS, CSMT, CAMT, CAYT, CWHP   It brings me great joy to live in a body that is fifteen years older and no longer limited  by moment-to-moment pain. I have many clients who travel during the holidays and often find themselves stiff from poorly made seats on planes, sore from beds at various locations, worn out from lack of down time and heavier from eating the extra food. If you find yourself in one or more of these categories, make sure you pack a care bag for your body. It will look different for each person, but here is a quick list I have put together for your travels. If you are already at your destination, don't lose heart. You should be able to easily pick up most of these items  at the local drug store. Travel pillow to support your neck Tennis ball (1-3 depending upon if you use one on more than one point at a time) Support braces Ice pack Biofreeze Tiger Balm Zheng Gu Shui Pe