A Home That Eases Pain

Life is full of aches and pains. Some are small and easily managed, some are not so small. Whether it's a bad back or a tendency to get migraines, everyone has some everyday aches and pains that they have to deal with. Here are ways that every room in your house can help to ease the little aches and pains of life.

Bed

A good night’s sleep is the foundation of all health and comfort, but you can't get a good night's sleep if you're tossing and turning because you tweaked your back. Research the best mattress for back pain to reduce your pain and make it easier to get to sleep at night. If you want to be comfortable during the day, you first need to be comfortable at night. A good mattress is one of the things you don't want to skimp on.

Office

Comfort might not be something that you associate with your workplace, but it’s absolutely essential for your health and wellbeing. Investigate ergonomic options for your office equipment, including chairs and keyboards especially. Watch out for repetitive stress injuries, no matter what kind of work you do. You might want to find a way to incorporate stretches and exercise into your work routine, to help alleviate the aches and pains associated with office work.

Exercise Room

Since we're on the topic of exercise, a workout routine might seem like a way to create aches, not alleviate them, but remember that a baseline of fitness can help to prevent injury in the long run. Keeping active and strong is a great way to prevent injuries from happening and prevent other common everyday aches and pains. A little muscle pain now can save you a lot of muscle pain later on, if you're smart about it.

Kitchen

Aside from the obvious kitchen safety equipment to avoid burns, cuts and other small pains associated with cooking, also consider that if you’re standing for a long time, you want to make sure you have a comfortable place to stand or sit while you work in your kitchen. A plush mat on the floor where you stand while cooking can help keep you comfortable while you're slaving over a hot stove. There are all kinds of add-ons that will make your kitchen healthier for you.

Medicine Cabinet

Of course your medicine cabinet will be fully stocked with ways to keep pain away. Over the counter analgesics are an obvious way to help keep pain at bay in your everyday life, but remember that there are other things to keep in your medicine cabinet to help. Hot and cold packs can help ease pain from sore muscles and overworked joints. Braces and bandages can help prevent strains and other injuries, or prevent strains from getting worse if you're too late to stop them from happening in the first place.

Living Room

You spend a lot of time in your living room, just like the bedroom you want the furniture there to be comfortable and supportive. Many armchairs that look great can still make your back hurt if you sit in them too long. Make sure to thoroughly vet your couches and chairs, reading all the reviews to see how they hold up over time. Throw pillows can be more than decorative items, if you're looking for ways to make your couch more comfortable in the short term.

Bathroom

The bathroom can be a great place to find comfort and healing. For example, a hot bath with epsom salt can ease muscle pain and help you relax. With a little bit of pampering, you can turn your bathroom into a mini spa. Hot towels, aromatherapy, massage oils and salves can all be a part of your evening routine after a stressful day, to help you relax and soothe away those little aches and pains. Remember, just because you're in pain now doesn't mean you have to stay in pain. If you can soothe the ache, why shouldn't you?