What is Chronic Pain?
What is chronic pain? This is a question many may find themselves asking after their own diagnosis or the diagnosis of a loved one. We all experience pain at some point. But for some, this pain is persistent.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Health Benefits of Being Outdoors
Happy Earth Day! Earth Day is a great day to get outside and explore, but did you know that being outdoors can also improve your overall wellness? We might have heard before that fresh air can do us some good, but how? There are many health benefits associated with getting outdoors. Keep reading for several health benefits of being outdoors…
Manage Stress with Mindfulness
In life, we cannot avoid stress entirely. Stress can come in both “bad” and “good” experiences. Bad stress may be from a busy schedule, finances, health issues or a recent death in the family. Good stress can be come as a wedding, birthday or excitement over an upcoming trip. Whether good or bad, stress can affect the body’s ability to regulate metabolism, sleep and other bodily functions like digestion and blood sugar. That’s why it is important to understand how to manage stress with mindfulness…
Yoga for Stress Relief
tress is a concern for many Americans and commonly affects those with chronic pain. Yoga for stress relief can help you relax and manage stress.
Tips to Reduce Work Stress
Stress can be a major trigger for chronic pain patients, and work stress can be particularly difficult to manage. Whether you work in an office, factory, home or anywhere in between, we are all affected by work stress. Here are some tips to help…
Combating the Stigma of Chronic Pain
Oftentimes there is stigma that is associated with chronic pain. A chronic pain diagnosis is life-changing and can be difficult to understand. Because of this, the added stigma of a chronic pain diagnosis can make it much more difficult. Whether it is a lack of belief or judgements from others, this stigma can be harmful to those who experience chronic pain.
Tips for Family and Friends of Chronic Pain Patients
Understanding chronic pain can be difficult, especially if you’ve never experienced it yourself. It can particularly difficult to adjust to family and friends experiencing chronic pain. You can often end up feeling helpless or sad that loved ones are unable to participate in things they once enjoyed. Having a strong support system is important for chronic pain patients, so here are a few tips for chronic pain friends and family to help adjust to and understand the diagnosis.
Maintaining Your Goals and Resolutions
Happy new year! If you have goals and resolutions for 2019, then you might be wondering how to keep up your progress. For many of us, we start the new year with great intentions, but it can be difficult to stick to your resolutions.
Can Meditation Help With Chronic Pain?
Can meditation help with your chronic pain? Pain can be related to stress when we focus too much on the outside world. Many studies have been done recently, as physicians and mental health professionals turn toward the understanding that holistic health means healing the body and the mind. As a result, meditation practices have gained respect as a legitimate alternative chronic pain management treatment.
Breathing Exercises for Stress Management
Stress affects everybody. However, for those with chronic pain, stress can be more common and more harmful. By learning to control stress and reduce the strain on the central nervous system, some patients experienced reduced chronic pain symptoms.