Try: Encourage the cr to focus and meditate while he or she listens to the songs that you have selected to play suggest that the cr visualize feeling pain-free and or participating in an enjoyable activity while the music plays discuss the music together to provide a distraction from the pain

Materials: Recorded music music player

Categories: Medical Physical, Some Supervision, Good Verbal Comm, So-So Verbal Comm, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware

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Keywords: Pain discomfort music music therapy visualization

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Try: Soothing music can help lower blood pressure and ease stress encourage the Care recipient (cr) to sing along with the music and or to visualize stress-free situations as the songs plays suggest that the cr record his or her thoughts and feelings in a journal as the music plays review the journal periodically to assess what the cr’s major causes of stress are and the effectiveness of the music interventions

Materials: Recorded music music player journal pen or pencil

Categories: Medical Physical, Some Supervision, Good Verbal Comm, So-So Verbal Comm, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware

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References: n/a

Keywords: Stress anxiety apprehension tension worry music music therapy visualization

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Try: When the cr become aware of shoulder tension suggest that he gently stretch his neck muscles drop shoulders down let arms fall loose by side slowly rotate head from side to side and gently bend neck so that head falls forward repeat until some of the tension is released cr should take a few moments to focus on inhaling and exhaling slowly; inhale through the nose deeply — filling the air in lungs all the way through to abdomen — counting slowly to ten then exhaling in the same way repeat several times to soothe and comfort the muscles in the back of the neck and shoulder try a cold compress followed by a warm compress knead the muscles along the shoulders neck and back of the skull gently rub the head forehead temples facial muscles and jaw to relieve tension limit caffeine intake sometimes a headache is a symptom of caffeine withdrawal the result of regularly consuming too much caffeine then suddenly decreasing the amount of caffeine consumed to avoid this type of headache watch caffeine intake so that it does not go over about one to two cups of brewed coffee a day if the cr is trying to cut back on caffeine he should decrease the amount he drinks gradually over a period of a few days to a week

Materials: Hot and cold compresses

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

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References: preventing headaches and muscle tension by university of california at berkeley 2009 available at

Keywords: Headaches muscle tension muscle twitching exercise

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Try: Make sure the cr’s computer monitor sits directly in front of him and the screen is eye level this will keep the head in a more neutral position which decreases muscle fatigue cr should place his keyboard at a position level with his forearms when the forearms and hands don’t have to reach for the keyboard they are less likely to get tired get an adjustable chair so cr can sit comfortably without having to reach for the floor with his toes make sure the chair has adjustable height arm rests and good lower back support see if there is any way to adjust the cr’s work environment to put less stress on his lower back hips knees shoulders and neck example does the cr have to lean forward all the time to perform a task try and raise the cr’s work higher so he doesn’t have to bend as much suggest that the cr take frequent mini-stretch breaks to prevent overuse injuries these only have to last 1 to 2 minutes and provide an easy way to prevent a muscle tension headache make sure the cr’s work area has proper lighting having to squint or push the head forward in order to see things increases eye and neck muscle tension

Materials: Adjustable chair

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: 10 easy ways to relieve muscle tension headaches available at

Keywords: Muscle tension muscle twitching headaches exercise lighting

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Try: Suggest cr take a five minute break every hour or two and close his eyes it helps to give the eyes a rest especially after a long time working at the computer or reading drink plenty of fluids especially water to avoid dehydration which may cause headaches make sure the cr is eating regularly; do not skip meals low blood sugar due to skipping breakfast or lunch is a common cause of headaches take a nap short 20-minute rest breaks or naps often re-charge the cr’s energy level and may help prevent a late afternoon tension headache however the cr should avoid naps if he has trouble sleeping through the night

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

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References: preventing headaches and muscle tension by university of california at berkeley 2009 available at

Keywords: Headaches muscle tension muscle twitching dehydration exercise

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Try: When sleeping make sure the cr’s neck is supported by a good pillow and in a neutral position use a pillow that is designed to support the natural curve of the neck

Materials: Pillow that supports the neck

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

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References: 10 easy ways to relieve muscle tension headaches available at

Keywords: Muscle tension muscle twitching headaches sleeping neck

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Try: To avoid getting one again materials try increase physical activity to get the blood flowing through the body if the cr has a job that requires long periods of sitting or standing ask the cr to take a break and a brisk walk for five minutes every two hours or so ask the cr to start walking for half an hour three times a week try doing sets of kegel exercises clench and release all of the pelvic muscles ten times this will help the cr regain and retain the muscle tone needed to support anorectal veins

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Categories: Medical Physical, Personal

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References: Adapted from the internet site www hemorrhoidshemroids com hemorrhoids home remedies – for fast hemroid relief as well as for cure by staff writers no date

Keywords: Hemorrhoids butt pain butt hurts butt sore sitting standing exercise

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Try: Suggest that the cr start becoming more aware of his posture suggest that the cr stretch his neck shoulder and back muscles after he has been sitting or standing for long periods especially if he feels a muscle tension headache coming on exercise to strengthen the neck shoulders back and abdominals

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

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References: 10 easy ways to relieve muscle tension headaches available at

Keywords: Muscle tension muscle twitching headaches exercise

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Try: Try to gently push the hemorrhoid back into the anus – if that is where they are coming from – but be careful not to damage them once the hemorrhoids are pushed back in the pain should go away very quickly

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

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References: hemorrhoids home remedies – for fast hemroid relief as well as for cure available at

Keywords: Hemorrhoids butt pain butt hurts

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Try: Try using a hemorrhoid cushion when sitting a hemorrhoid cushion is normally an inflatable rubber ring similar to the inflatable rings that kids wear at the pool or beach the cushion minimizes contact pressure between the sitting surface and the hemorrhoid as well as possibly relieves the pressure of the backside cheeks on the hemorrhoid a soft cushion or pillow may also help

Materials: Hemorrhoid cushion soft cushion or pillow

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: hemorrhoids home remedies – for fast hemroid relief as well as for cure available at

Keywords: Hemorrhoids butt pain butt hurts sitting

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed