(ARA) – For Americans affected by certain lower-body pain, the thought of getting moving and participating in summer sports and activities can seem intimidating. However, depending on the cause of such pain, there may simple ways to help relieve this pain.
“Lower-body pain can be debilitating, but it’s important for sufferers to know that it also may be manageable with proper precautions and treatment,” says Dr. Leslie Campbell, podiatrist and consultant to Dr. Scholl’s. “As a first line of defense, I recommend that my patients start out with an over-the-counter product such as Dr. Scholl’s Pain Relief Orthotics, which are clinically proven to provide immediate and all-day relief of certain types of lower-body pain.”
So what else can you do to help enjoy a more active lifestyle? Dr. Campbell offers the following tips:
* Stretch for success: Stretching is a key way to decrease joint stiffness and maintain or improve range of motion. Stretching should be a part of your daily routine.
* Get moving with exercise: Exercise strengthens the muscles around your joints, helps maintain bone strength and gives you more energy to get through the day. Even moderate exercise can ease your pain.
* Drop excess pounds: Being overweight, even just moderately, puts stress on your joints which can increase pain. For every pound you gain, you add four pounds of pressure on your knees.
* Talk to others: One way to help manage an ailment is to surround yourself with others who are experiencing the same thing you are. Join a community where you can talk to other pain suffers and find support by learning from their experiences.
To connect with people suffering from back, knee or lower-body osteoarthritis pain, the makers of Dr. Scholl’s Pain Relief Orthotics have created a Facebook page. On the Dr. Scholl’s Pain Relief Community, available at www.Facebook.com/DrScholls, Dr. Leslie Campbell offers pain management tips and possible options for minimizing back, knee or lower-body osteoarthritis pain. The Dr. Scholl’s Pain Relief Community also provides a forum for lower-body pain sufferers and encourages them to share their experiences.
Members of Dr. Scholl’s Pain Relief Community will also benefit from exclusive coupons for savings, and are encouraged to take the “Pain Relief Challenge” by trying the appropriate Dr. Scholl’s Pain Relief Orthotics for one week to experience noticeable pain relief.
The challenge couldn’t be easier, since all products come with a full, money-back guarantee if not completely satisfied.
