EASE CHRONIC PAIN!

WORK OUT THE KINKS!

Exercise releases endorphins in your brain, which will improve your mood. You’ll also strengthen muscles to prevent injury and manage your weight, lessening further strain on your body!

EAT WELL!

A balanced diet will keep your weight down and improve your blood sugar levels and circulation — boosting your strength and resilience.

LOSE THE BOOZE!

Alcohol prevents you from getting a good night’s sleep and prolongs pain. Your body needs rest to rejuvenate and prepare you for the day ahead!

MEDITATE!

Deep breathing and meditation will help your body relax and ease your pain. To meditate, focus on your breath, ignore your thoughts and repeat a word or phrase. It will ease tension and tightness in your body.

PAIN management is a full-time job that can be both challenging and exhausting. These tips will help you — or a loved one — get relief!

GET A MASSAGE!

Massage therapy relaxes muscle tissue, which reduces painful contractions and spasms. It can also stop tightened muscles from contracting around nerves, relieving pain!

SNUFF OUT THE SMOKES

Smoking impairs blood flow and circulation, increases sensitivity to pain, leads to osteoporosis, and can interfere with the effectiveness of pain medications!