Wellness

Q: With a new injury or muscle strain, how do I know if I should rest it or move it to get better?

Q: How do you alleviate lower back pain?

• Use over-the-counter medication like ibuprofen
• Use ice packs or heat to loosen the muscles
• Stay active with low-impact exercise (prolonged bed rest can worsen things)
• Focus on core conditioning
• Strive for ergonomic positioning and posturing
• Do these lower back pain exercises

Q: How do I choose the best athletic shoe for me?

• Lunchbox Learning | Wednesday, June 21 | 12-1 p.m. | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville | $9-$12 | Local historian, John Nolan, explores the culinary history of Greenville with restaurants from our city’s past.
• Old School Bingo | Wednesday, June 21 | 6-8 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer, 311 E. Washington St., Greenville | Free entry | Play eight rounds of old school bingo, complete with friendly heckling + prizes.

• Wine Tasting: Italian Wines with Oliver McCrum Wines | Thursday, June 22 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Community Tap, 217 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville | $30 | Sip a selection of Italian wines from the portfolio of Oliver McCrum Wines & Spirits.
• Lady A | Thursday, June 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $65-$135 | Catch Lady A, “built around rich vocal harmony, vivid emotional writing, and a smooth fusion of Country, rock and pop,” on the Peace Center stage.

• Twin Creeks Lavender Farm UPICK | Friday, June 23-Sunday, June 25 | 9 a.m. | Twin Creeks Lavender Farm, 4638 Midway Rd., Williamston | $5 | Pick fresh lavender bouquets and enjoy Honest Scoop lavender ice cream, Mama K’s Elderberry lavender elderberry lemonade, and farm activities.
• Amp’d Up Fridays | Friday, June 23 | 7-10 p.m. | Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin | Free entry | Grab your dancing shoes, lawn chairs and blankets to catch the first night of this summer concert series — formerly known as Beachin’ Fridays.
• RENAIDDANCE: Celebration of Beyoncé | Friday, June 23 | 9:30 p.m. | Radio Room Greenville, 110 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | $15 | Dance the night away to hits by Beyoncé.

• Food Truck Village in Greer will open at 101 Pennsylvania Ave. (the former Rosie’s Hot Dogs) this August. Owned by the team behind the Sofrito restaurants in Greenville, the concept features a mix of food trucks and a permanent counter service restaurant. (The Post and Courier Greenville)

• Speaking of Sofrito, the team will also open a new casual-quick-service hybrid concept called Sofrito Rotisserie this winter near the Publix in Taylors. (The Post and Courier Greenville)

• Music group Lake Street Dive is bringing its “soulful sound” to the Peace Center on Friday, October 27. Get tickets this Friday, June 23, at 10 a.m.

• $10 million. That’s how much Clemson University and GE Aerospace received from the U.S. Air Force to continue developing ceramic composite advanced flight materials, which are lighter and more durable than metal alloys currently in use. The goal: Improve engine efficiency, reduce environmental impact + revolutionize air travel time.

• Duke University will offer free tuition to North and South Carolina undergraduate students with family incomes of $150,000 or less starting this fall. Duke will also provide additional financial assistance for undergraduate students with family incomes of $65,000 or less. The university plans to use existing resources to fund the initiative. (The News & Observer)

• Facial fat transfer. A medical procedure that minimizes the visible effects of aging. Learn more about the procedure and how it’s different from other treatments (hint: it involves liposuction).*

• This summer sandwich alternative is perfect for the beach, the pool, or the park: recipe this way.*

• Friday Jr., Thursday, whatever you call it... there’s a reason to celebrate. Now through the end of August, Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive takes over NOMA Square each Thursday. Here’s how you can Try This.*

• Work smarter, not harder, by hiring an investment advisor. These are the top five firms in the US.*

• It’s officially summer. To celebrate, shop our online store (Six & Main), where you’ll find many summer essentials such as new patio furniture by Palmetto Craft and delicious cocktail mixers by Simple Time Mixers. Now, that’s how you start the summer.

• The perfect outdoor string lights do exist, and they’ve got a secret weapon: solar power. Light up your yard with a 50-ft strand.*

• Lost Restaurants of Greenville by John M. Nolan | This one is for all the foodies out there. A book of bygone Greenville restaurants with foreword by Mayor Knox White.
• On Ocean Boulevard by Mary Alice Monroe | A quintessential Charleston-set beach read + a return to Monroe’s beloved Beach House series.
• The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix | Think Steel Magnolias meets Dracula set in Mt. Pleasant.
• Tell Me a Story by Cassandra King Conroy | This memoir was written by the late Pat Conroy’s wife about their life + relationship.
• In the Valley by Ron Rash | A collection of short stories featuring Rash’s famous character, Serena.

• Bring the scoop shop to you with the Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker. Use it to make everything from ice creams, milkshakes, smoothie bowls, and sorbets.

• Wanna save 40-90% on flights? Sign up for Going — a free travel membership — and you can browse deals immediately (like a $300+ round trip to Barcelona).

• A crushable summer beverage that won’t leave you with a hangover the next day? Try Ritual Zero Proof’s All Day Margarita made with alcohol-free tequila.

• The perfect outdoor string lights do exist, and they’ve got a secret weapon: solar power. Light up your yard with a 50-ft strand.