Coping With Chronic Pain
11 Jun 2019
We all experience chronic pain from time to time, but for some people, it can be completely debilitating. Waking up and going to bed in pain can get you down, leading to mental health problems as well as limiting your activities. If there’s no obvious solution to easing your pain, then you need to consider some coping methods to help you get through it. Here are some of the ways you can deal with chronic pain to help restore some normality to your life.
Rule out anything obvious with a visit to the doctor
Some people shy away from visiting their doctor when there’s a problem, but suffering from chronic pain is a reason to book that appointment. In most cases, your doctor should be able to identify a cause for your pain and help you get the right treatment. If nothing obvious can be found, don’t be afraid to go for a second opinion elsewhere.
Stay active
While exercise can feel like the last thing you want to do when you’re suffering with an injury or pain, it could actually help your recovery. Nobody’s saying you have to run a marathon or get involved in a high-intensity workout, but there are some low-impact exercises you can do to help ease chronic pain. The longer you shy away from exercise, the more difficult it will become, and could lead to other problems if you neglect your fitness. Start off gently and build yourself up and you’ll soon notice some big changes.
Think about your diet
Being overweight can put a huge strain on your body, which is even more difficult if you’re suffering from pain. While eating certain foods can be comforting, you should try to eat a balanced, healthy diet to help you keep your weight down. Learn how to make some quick and easy healthy recipes that can stop you from relying on convenience food and takeout to help improve your health.
Use anti-inflammatory products
Using anti-inflammatories can be a way to manage chronic pain, especially if it gets worse after certain activities or different times of the day. Ibuprofen is an effective anti-inflammatory, but you should check with your doctor before trying any regular medication. Don’t forget you can also try some more natural remedies like edible recipes to help you cope with your symptoms. You can even look up ‘get ACMPR license’ online or something along those lines so that you can grow your own natural remedies at home. That’s not to say that all-natural remedies are going to work for you, and it might be a case of trial and error before you find the best solution to your chronic pain. Don’t forget, it’s not about getting rid of the pain completely, it’s about learning to manage it. You can try a number of solutions to help you find something that works for you.
Whatever has caused your injury or pain, from a car accident to a sports injury, it’s important that you don’t let it get you down. Sitting around and doing nothing will only exacerbate your symptoms, and could hinder your recovery. Take steps to find positive solutions to help you ease the pain you’re experiencing, and don’t be afraid to get medical help if things don’t improve. Dealing with chronic pain can often feel unbearable, but trying different solutions could help to make things better.
Cheers,
Big Daddy
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Craig Silva
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Sitting around doesnt solve pain only makes it worse I have chronic pain from a car accident Try different exercises and go for short walks Drink lots of water helps if you have muscle spasms
Agreed… but I don’t think I said sitting around helps. I also have chronic pain and debilitating migraines.