Page 12 - Boca Club News - November '24

Page 12, Boca Club News

From The Professionals’ Desks
From The Professionals’ Desks

Healthy Answers – A Guide to Healthy Living:

“Oh, My Aching Back!”

By Dale Brown, B.S., M.A., C.E.C. For as long as I’ve known my husband he has practiced Back pain and feeling stiff in the morning are normal
Dale is a motivational speaker a daily stretch routine that was recommended by his physiological responses to inactivity during sleep, but with
who has spent many years as a muscle therapist. It only takes about 20 minutes and I some adjustments it can be minimized for a smoother start
Certified Life Coach and has written have to say he never misses. I tease him about looking a to the day. Here are a few suggestions that might help you
numerous articles and e-books little silly swinging his arms or holding up the wall while reduce morning stiffness:
relating to self-improvement and doing his hamstring stretch, but it gets him up and going. Stretch Before Bed: Gentle stretching or yoga before
ways to build a high-performance He is clearly dedicated to this routine that he claims helps sleep can help keep your muscles more limber during the
team. She is the author of the book, jump start his day with vim and vigor. night.
“Small Steps...Big Changes: The However, not everyone adheres to a similar regimen. Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the
Personal Stories of a Life Coach.” Her education and There are some people who rise early in the morning, day and before bed (but not too close to sleep to avoid
years of experience in physical fitness and training of throw on their clothes and hit the golf course for 18 waking up).
elite athletes have enabled her to sharpen her knowledge holes. I’m not surprised when I hear they suffer with back Use Proper Sleeping Posture: Use a supportive pillow
in many health-related areas. The following introduces a problems. I recently joined a group of golfers after their and mattress that help keep your spine aligned and avoid
new approach to Ms. Brown’s series of columns devoted game and the topic of conversation dealt with their aching putting strain on your muscles and joints.
to many topics that deal with the mind/body connection backs. One guy was wearing a back brace, another was Gentle Movement Upon Waking: Start your day with
and the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. Dale, taking pain medication, and another could barely finish light stretching or a short walk to get your blood flowing
a Bocaire resident, can be reached at dalebrown@ the last hole because his back was so bad. and loosen up your muscles and joints.
lovingmondays.com. Often, we take our physical abilities for granted until Warm Showers or Baths: A warm shower in the
There may be a time in your life when your night we do something that reminds us that our bodies are not as morning can help increase blood circulation and relax
table might start looking like the “pain relief” aisle at the young as they used to be. You realize you can’t easily get up stiff muscles.
pharmacy. Let me give you a shortlist: Tylenol, Advil, off the floor or get on your shoes or clip a toenail. As we age Regular Exercise: Regular physical activity can help
Aleve and eye drops. Anything to help you sleep better our flexibility decreases because collagen, the protein found keep your muscles strong and flexible, reducing stiffness
and avoid the dreaded and anticipated morning pains. in connective tissue, begins to change. Collagen fibers in over time.
Hopefully, you’re not there yet but let me ask you: When skin, muscle sheath, bone, tendons, ligaments and cartilage Stretching doesn’t have to involve a major time
Turning 65 or new to Medicare?
you wake up in the morning does it take you a while, not begin to stick together making them less elastic. The less commitment but can end up giving you huge results.
only to open your eyes, but also to straighten up? active you are the more your joints stiffen up. Consistency is more important than doing it for long
Save up to $164.90
Those first few movements of sitting up, getting out of This is the reason that stretching is so important! It periods. Maintaining flexibility throughout your lifetime
bed and taking a walk to the bathroom can make you feel keeps your body limber by lengthening the muscles and is probably one of the most important factors affecting
like you’ve aged 10 years during the night. Even bending tissues that hold your body’s structure in place. It helps the quality of life as you age.
on your Part B
over or brushing your teeth is enough to send sharp pain your equilibrium and gives you the range of motion you Consider joining a yoga class, or a “stretch zone” near
to your lower back. Yet, after a few minutes of moving need to live independently. Stretching also promotes you if you prefer instruction and the benefits of a group
and walking you find yourself gradually feeling better. relaxation by triggering the release of endorphins, which dynamic. I can tell you from experience that learning the
premium
Why? are natural mood lifters. There is a peacefulness that results correct way to stretch with proper breathing techniques
This is because during sleep your body is inactive for from slow, static stretching that helps us be less uptight will help you get the results you desire.
several hours, resulting in less blood flow to your muscles. and more relaxed.
This lack of movement causes a temporary decrease in Our Medicare Advantage plan,
circulation so your muscles feel stiff when you wake HumanaChoice Florida H5216-311 (PPO),
up. Also, the production of synovial fluid, which during
gives you up to $164.90 back each month
the day keeps your joints lubricated, slows down during Turning 65 or new to Medicare?
sleep. So, until you start moving again you walk around through the Part B giveback benefit. This
stiff legged, zombie-like until things loosen up. will return part of your Part B premium
There are a variety of reasons why people have back Save up to $174.70 Call a licensed independent
pain as they age. It could be arthritis, worn and torn to you through a credit to your Social sales agent
Turning 65 or new to Medicare?
Security check or by reducing the monthly
cartilage or a lifetime of playing sports that have taken on your Part B
their toll. Regardless of the cause the important thing is Save up to $164.90
premium you pay directly to Medicare.
to warm-up and stretch for at least three to four times per premium
That’s not the only way our plan is looking
week, if not daily, to maintain and improve flexibility. on your Part B Peter Gratzon
out for your wallet, your goals and your
premium
Our Medicare Advantage plan, HumanaChoice
health. It also comes with benefits beyond
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* The Part B Giveback Benefit pays part or all of your Part B premium and the
amount may change based on the amount you pay for Part B.
The Part B Giveback Benefit pays part or all of your Part B premium and the
amount may change based on the amount you pay for Part B.
amount may change based on the amount you pay for Part B.
The Part B Giveback Benefit pays part or all of your Part B premium and the
Humana is a Medicare Advantage PPO organization with a Medicare contract.
Enrollment in any Humana plan depends on contract renewal. Applicable to
amount may change based on the amount you pay for Part B.
HumanaChoice Florida H5216-311 (PPO). . At Humana, it is important you are
treated fairly. Humana Inc. and its subsidiaries comply with applicable federal
Humana is a Medicare Advantage PPO organization with a Medicare contract.
civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, ancestry, ethnicity,
Enrollment in any Humana plan depends on contract renewal. Applicable to
marital status, religion or language. English: ATTENTION: If you do not speak
HumanaChoice Florida H5216-311 (PPO). . At Humana, it is important you are
English, language assistance services, free of charge, are available to you. Call
877‑320‑1235 (TTY: 711). Español (Spanish): ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, tiene a
treated fairly. Humana Inc. and its subsidiaries comply with applicable federal
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civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
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務 。請致電 877‑320‑1235（聽障專線：711） 。
age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, ancestry, ethnicity,
marital status, religion or language. English: ATTENTION: If you do not speak
English, language assistance services, free of charge, are available to you. Call
877‑320‑1235 (TTY: 711). Español (Spanish): ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, tiene a
su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 877‑320‑1235
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(TTY: 711). 繁體中文 (Chinese)：注意：如果您使用繁體中文 ，您可以免費獲得語言援助服
務 。請致電 877‑320‑1235（聽障專線：711） 。
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