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Chronic pain afflicts so many people, but it’s difficult to really put a spotlight on it because the chronic pain simply begins to feel normal, or isn’t so bad you want to pay for a doctor’s help. Whether your chronic pain only lasts a few months or has lasted a lifetime, here are some helpful tips for managing chronic pain.

Stay Active

One way to manage chronic pain is by exercising. This may seem difficult when your body is hindered by aches and pains, but taking the time to get some physical activity can get your blood flowing and heart pumping. Besides improving muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness, exercise is also effective at improving mobility, balance, and even your mood. Research, also, shows that dopamine, known for its role in motivation and reward, is also known to have an anti-nociceptive role (suppressing pain) and exercise has been shown to improve dopamine neurotransmission. So exercise should be used as another pain management tool. 

Stretch

Besides improving flexibility, stretching increases circulation, blood and oxygen flow, and can help bring your body into alignment, which can help decrease pain. Stretching relaxes you and relieves stress, which also improves pain tolerance. You can do different types of stretches a few minutes a day or even do yoga to stretch your body.

Lower Back Stretches

Look for CBD Products

If you want to try something new, then CBD products are as new as it gets. Since hemp was legalized in 2018, CBD products have become more widespread and popular throughout the nation. Though commonly confused with THC, CBD will not give you that intoxicating high. Instead, CBD has been great for reducing stress, anxiety, and pain thanks to its natural anti-inflammatory properties. As they are made into a variety of forms, it’s easier than ever to find quality CBD products that are simple to use and effective at soothing pain.

Improve Your Sleep

Another way to manage chronic pain is by getting a good night’s sleep. This one can be a vicious cycle. Chronic pain can make it difficult to sleep, but a lack of sleep can cause worsening pain. You may need the help of aids, such as the aforementioned CBD, in order to help you sleep better at night. However, once you fall into a regular and healthy sleep routine, you’ll notice your body feeling more energized and relaxed in comparison to the stress and aches of a poor night’s rest.

These helpful tips for managing chronic pain are all within your grasp and easily achievable—you just need to make the first move. Whether it be improving your lifestyle or using healthy supplements, these methods will help you relax and enjoy yourself without constant pain nagging you.

To a Fitter Healthier You,

The FitnAll Family

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