Panic and fear have a profound effect on the body. It sets off alarms intended for heightened awareness that can ultimately protect us.
Skating and low back pain
Skating can be a leisurely activity yet still leave you with muscle aches. Most skaters use the muscles on the back and outside of their hips and legs. The gluteal muscles are heavily involved as well. Combine this with a slightly forward posture and the resulting back ache is no surprise.
Walking in the winter
Wading through knee-high snow, dragging your feet in wet slush or bracing yourself on icy sidewalks are unavoidable winter workouts. Your muscles and joints are working hard to lift, pull and brace as you walk through snow and avoid falls.
Do reindeer need massage?
Santa’s reindeer seem to enjoy running madly around the world at Christmas time. A quick survey of colleagues, friend and families suggest that humans find it a little less amusing.
Sick day from school – better than a massage
Whether your experience wanting a sick day is from being a child yourself or from parenting your own children, the story doesn’t change. “I have a sore tummy/I’m going to throw up/I don’t feel well/I’m REALLY sick/I can’t go to school.” Before the school bus has pulled away, all of the child’s symptoms are gone. Time to play! How did children learn so early that this charade of being ‘sick’ is the only way to take a day or a few away from the demands of daily life?