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Everyone always talks about the pain that you experience when you’re pregnant, but there’s little said about the postpartum pain mamas experience. Everything from my hips to shoulders have ached alternately since having my son 8 months ago. It’s no surprise, though. I’m picking up a 20 pound baby, 12 pound car seat, and 15 pound stroller several times a day. Who needs a gym membership when you’re a mom? It was to the point where soreness was a constant in my life. I expected to be in pain. Then I tried out the Sunbeam® Renue® Neck Wrap, a heating pad which provides targeted heat for maximum pain, tension and muscle relief in the neck and shoulders.
I first noticed the pain when my son was 3 months or so. Before then, my husband was on paternal leave and since I was recovering from a c-section, he did all of the heavy lifting. Left on my own, and with a weakened core, I made a lot of physical mistakes those first few months. In trying to protect my abdomen, I ended up putting a lot of stress on my neck and back. Of course, that led to other issues like discomfort when I slept and headaches. I was searching desperately for a solution.
Since I breastfeed my son, I have to be careful about taking different pain medications, so I was eager to see if the Sunbeam Renue Neck Wrap would work for me. I’ve read a lot about using targeted heat to provide muscle relief. Heat is a natural way to help alleviate muscle pain and soreness and promotes blood flow to help accelerate healing. Because I had so much pain in my neck, I had a feeling that the neck wrap would be exactly what I needed. Thankfully, I was right!
The Sunbeam Renue Neck Wrap is so much easier to use than other heating pads. This neck wrap is contoured to the neck and upper shoulders and can be adjusted with a magnetic closure. There are 4 temperature options to choose from depending on your comfort level. It’s been unseasonably cold here in Northern California, so not only did the heat soothe my pain, but it also made me feel nice and toasty, too.
I have a long way to go to heal all of the damage I’ve done to my body over the last few months. The Sunbeam Renue Neck Wrap is going to help me a lot along the way!
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My best tip for relieving pain is taking a hot shower. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and when I get flare ups, I find that heat helps me. Also taking some Aleve is helpful to me.
My best secret for relieving pain is a heating pad.
My best secret is to try to take a nap. Thank you
I usually take Tylenol for pain
Believe it or not, Advil is the only thing that works for me !
I like to stretch.
I take a nap if I can when my body hurts.
My best secret is to soak in a tub with some Epsom salts.
My best action for relieving pain is to stretch my muscles in a slow and controlled fashion.
I swim 3 times a week in a warm water pool.
Thanks for the contest.
My best tip is ibuprofen and a heating pad.
I stand in a hot shower for awhile.
I really don’t have a secret..I love taking hot baths and drink herbal tea.
to relieve pain i take a hot bath and relax. it works most of the time.
I hot bath is the only way I have to relieve aches and pains.
I usually take a long hot bath to relieve pain
Learning to listen to my body has helped tremendously! If I need rest, I rest. A hot shower, yep. Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way as your body continues to heal.
I use tylenol and vicks vapor rub or Icy Hot where I am sore.
I use Salonpas patches
I usually take Ibuprofen for pain and go to sleep.
I like to soak in a hot bath with epsom salt. Thank you!
Mine would be to always make sure you hydrate and have a good rest
I do not have a secret, but I try to keep calm and practice deep breathing.
I use blue emu to help my back or leg pain.
I take a number of prescriptions for chronic pain.