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Effective Ways to Manage Your Pain and Enjoy Your Life

Diana Hope
Last updated: May 28, 2021 7:02 pm
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Whether you’re suffering from pain after a recent accident, or you’ve lived with chronic pain and discomfort all your life, even the simplest of activities can feel like mountains you have to climb. Finding ways to manage your pain – see pain management in The Woodlands – can help you achieve some normality, boost your mental health, and enhance your overall wellbeing. Let’s look at some effective ways to manage your pain and enjoy your life.

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Concentrate on your breathingConsider some exerciseDon’t neglect your mental healthFind joy in your lifeAnd finally, stay connected

Concentrate on your breathing

Did you know that breathing exercises can help you control your heart rate and reduce anxiety? When we experience pain, we often take short, rapid breaths. This breathing pattern can lead to stress, anxiety and muscle tension which in turn can make the pain you’re experiencing even worse. By taking control of your breathing and taking long, calm breaths you’ll reduce your heart rate and become relaxed, reducing pain and anxiety.

Consider some exercise

We’re all familiar with the benefits of exercise and if you’re someone who is struggling with chronic pain then daily exercise can help reduce pain signals in your brain and help you find another focus. If your current medical condition leaves you with stiff joints and muscle pain, then gentle, low-impact exercise such as swimming, walking and even Yoga can lubricate your joints and strengthen your muscles, reducing pain and inflammation over time. You may experience discomfort as you begin your exercises, but as your body gains strength you’ll find this lessen over time. Speak with your doctor about safe exercise for your condition.

Don’t neglect your mental health

If you’re someone who is living with chronic pain, it doesn’t just take its toll on your body, persistent pain can also impact your mind and become harmful to your mental wellbeing. It’s all too easy for feelings of anxiety, stress and even depression to creep in, making your pain worse. This vicious cycle can be broken by reaching out to a mental health professional, your doctor, support group or a friend or loved one.

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Find joy in your life

Sadly, living with pain daily can easily drain fun and enjoyment out of life, but it doesn’t have to be this way! By making the effort to shift your focus from your pain and your condition into something that sparks joy and happiness, you’ll find yourself distracted from your discomfort and your overall wellbeing will increase. Consider doing something that won’t aggravate your current symptoms, such as reading or writing your own novel or blog, painting or even photography.

And finally, stay connected

When we suffer from chronic pain, it’s all too easy to withdraw from life and become isolated. These actions can leave us feeling as though we’re battling on alone, that we’re misunderstood and left to wallow in our own anguish. Maintaining connections during this difficult time is beneficial for our physical and mental wellbeing. Humans are social creatures and spending time with others makes us feel good! So, have a coffee with a neighbor, have a zoom call with a relative or ask friends to visit you if your movement is limited. The number of people keen to spend time with you might shock you!

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