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Aging Pains or Something Else?

Feb 19, 2017

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Page 1: Aging Pains or Something Else?

AGING PAINS OR

SOMETHING ELSE?

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With each passing decades,

new pains seem to pop up all

the times – a sudden headache,

joint pains, sore muscles, etc.

Aging & Pains

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Aging & Pains

Pains are not always just side

effects of growing older

Some pains are signs for other

health complications

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Headache

“A pain or discomfort in the

head, scalp, or neck”

Headaches are stress-related

most of the times

Can be relieved with pain

relief medication & extra rest

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Headache

If you are experiencing continuous

headaches, get yourself checked

by a doctor as soon as possible

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Can be triggered by bad

posture while sitting, standing,

bending awkwardly, lifting stuffs

incorrectly, or sleeping

Back Pains

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Back Pains

Generally, back pain will

improve in a few weeks or

months on their own

If your back pain hasn’t

improved by around 6 weeks,

seek help from your GP

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To prevent or to relieve back pain:

Pay attention to your posture

Exercise regularly to strengthen

core & back muscles

Back Pains

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Pain in your joints can

range from mildly irritating

to indescribable

Usually a result from injuries

or arthritis

Joint Pains

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To relieve joint pains:

Medicines

Regular exercise

Medical interventions

Joint Pains

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