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3 Treatments to Help with the Aches and Pains of Motherhood
Motherhood is one of the most rewarding journeys that you can take. It is also, however, one of the most exhausting and physically overwhelming things that you can do. Aside from the physical effects of carrying and bearing a child, those days spent running after little ones and trying to plan fun activities for the family will very likely leave you feeling sore and aching.
Thankfully, there are a few treatments you can have done that will help you to ease those pains. Here are three such treatments that are minimally invasive and can assist you on your road to better overall physical wellness.
1. SoLa Therapy
One aspect of women’s health that many people don’t like to talk about is that of pelvic pain. Women can suffer from pelvic pain for a variety of reasons. Complications during pregnancy, endometriosis, and fibroids can all cause pelvic pain in women that can verge on the unbearable. Through sola therapy, facilities like David Ghozland Sola provide women relief from their chronic pelvic pain.
The procedure itself uses a gentle laser, called a Photobiomodulation laser, that is targeted at the specific muscles that are the source of your pain. This process is entirely painless and will only take a few minutes. You might need to have a few treatments depending on the source and degree of pain that you are experiencing.
2. Pregnancy Massage
When you are pregnant, there are a lot of things that are off the table in terms of self-care. Unfortunately, pregnancy results in a variety of aches and pains that can make getting around difficult. This can be particularly cumbersome when you already have a little one running around as well. Massages can help with these greatly troubles. Many private label massage oil types are suitable for pregnancy and can play a great role with skin and muscle care during this time. However, be aware of massage oils that use essential oils, as many like aniseed or camphor are not suitable for pregnancy. Thankfully, not all massage techniques are harmful during pregnancy.
There are actually pregnancy-specific massages that a trained therapist can offer you to help ease your aching back and joints. The therapist will either have a table that has a space cut out for your bump or their will give your treatment while you lie on your side. There are many benefits to having a prenatal massage, so if you are suffering from the more common aches and pains of pregnancy, don’t hesitate to book one.
3. Physical Therapy for Hip Pain
Hip pain is a common occurrence in women. Not only does having a child cause a woman’s hips to widen, but that extra width can result in alignment issues with the knees. Moreover, a type of joint pain called rheumatoid arthritis is four times more common in women than it is in men. Such hip pain can make it difficult or even impossible to move around and accomplish what you need to do in a day. You should consult with your doctor about how to deal with arthritis and pain. In addition, sites like RollingPaper offer useful medical guides, including how arthritis is treated, what is chronic pain, and also natural ways to relieve pain.
September Foodie Favorites
Are you looking for some new ways to add flavor to your life? I have rounded up some awesome goodies that you can find on the web that you are going to want to check out. From bags to keep things fresh and smelly proof to crumb cakes that are fork licking good.
Samples have been provided for inclusion and affiliate links may be included.
Mud Ice Cream
Creepy Eye Sorting Bag
Popcorn Candle DIY
I have been experimenting with natural supplies to create stunning additions to my decor. This super simple candle holder is perfect for adding something naturally lovely to your home this fall on even the tightest budget!
All you need is a bag of popcorn kernels and a LED tealight and a clear glass candle holder.
Simply fill the candleholder with popcorn kernels then add a battery operated tea light!
I made a short facebook video to show you how lovely this is. I love the simple touch of natural beauty this easy project offers. You could also wrap a simple burlap ribbon around the candleholder also to add another sweet touch to the finished product.
12+ Fall Mason Jar Crafts
Fall Leaf Mason Jar Luminaries by Create Craft Love
Fall Pine Cone Mason Jars by Pillar Box Blue
Fall Mason Jars by Crafts by Amanda
Hanging Fall Mason Jars by Live Laugh Rowe
Fall Leaf Mason Jar Candle Holders by Creative Homemaking
Fall Mason Jar Centerpiece by DIY Beautify
Plaid Painted Mason Jars by Daily DIY Life
Mason Jar Centerpiece with Burlap Rosettes by Oh My Creative
Fall Themed Mason Jars by My Turn For Us
Glittery Pumpkin Mason Jars by The Best Ideas for Kids
Scarecrow Mason Jars by Easy Peasy Fun
Fall Harvest Corn Mason Jar by Thrifty Jinxy
How to Keep Your Home in Top Condition
Your home is your castle, your sanctuary, and because of that, you should do everything you can to make sure it is in the best condition possible. This ranges from ensuring it is secure (click here to learn more), to keeping up with maintenance. Few things make a home more uncomfortable to live in than nagging faults, not to mention that leaving these faults unchecked can cost you in the future when it’s time to sell. Much like servicing a car, it is important to complete frequent maintenance tasks on your home. However, the difficulty with that is knowing what to look for. Read on for a guide on what to do to keep your home in good order.
Change out HVAC filters monthly
Your HVAC filters, used in your home’s heating, ventilation, or cooling system, collect impurities in the air to improve the air quality in your home. Due to this, these can get really dirty pretty quickly, especially if you are a bigger family with pets.
If you’re living on your own, then you can get away with replacing these every few months, but it’s always worth inspecting them frequently just to be sure. It’s also a good rule of thumb to get cheaper filters instead of more expensive ones, as this will save you money, considering you’re going to be replacing them frequently regardless of quality.
Look after your home’s financial health
Keeping track of your home’s finances is just as important as looking after it physically. This is because staying on top of these finances can help you pay off your mortgage quicker, giving you better peace of mind. Taking stock of your monthly repayments, and budgeting around them can be really beneficial as this can help you avoid costly debts piling up, which would be a slippery slope and could force you to foreclose your home if these debts get too unmanageable.
Test smoke alarms and carbon dioxide detectors
These alarms and detectors are vital for your safety, so it’s important to test them at least quarterly to ensure that they’re working properly. Testing fire alarms should be simple, as most have a test button. If the alarm sounds, then you’re good, but if not you may have to change the batteries. If it still doesn’t work with new batteries, clean the battery terminal, as corrosion may be interfering with the connection. If it’s still not working, then you’ll need to replace the whole unit. It’s also worth replacing a fire alarm every 10 years, regardless of whether it’s working or not.
Vacuum your refrigerator coils
This task should be done at least twice a year, and is a good way to make sure one of your most important home appliances is working correctly. The coils can gather dust and other yucky substances over time, making them perform less efficiently, resulting in higher energy consumption to keep your produce chilled. Cleaning coils can
Deep clean your home
Allocating a couple of days a year to give your home a really good clean can really help it stay clean and in top condition. This type of clean is really intense, as you focus on appliances, windows, and dusting everywhere, basically focusing on areas of your house that you skip when you clean regularly. By doing this and not letting grime build up over the years you will maintain your home in top condition.