Ease pain from head to toe!

No need to let winter aches slow you down. These easy tricks will keep you pain-free all through spring

- GABRIELLE LICHTERMAN

Erase shoulder soreness with milk

Icy temperatures can tighten muscles, leaving you sore. But 10 minutes of stretching daily—search “full body stretches” on YouTube.com—reduces aches by keeping muscles limber. And for even better results, get more vitamin D from food (like fortified milk and salmon) or daily supplements (600 IU if you’re 50 to 70; 800 IU if you’re 71 or over). Half of us are low in the “sunshine” vitamin in winter. And research shows combining stretches with vitamin D reduces muscle pain significantly more than stretching alone. The nutrient acts like an anti-inflammatory, easing discomfort.

OR GRAB A TENNIS BALL Then gently roll it against tender areas for 30 seconds, pausing for 15 seconds before repeating twice more. South Korean research shows this loosens tense muscles.

Bee ‘glue’ alleviates tooth sensitivity

To ease sensitive tooth discomfort, switch to a toothpaste with propolis—a natural resin-like substance bees use to seal their hives. A new Brazilian study found propolis forms a protective layer over tiny hollow channels in your teeth, preventing nerve irritation. Try: Red Seal Propolis Herbal & Mineral Natural Toothpaste (Amazon.com).