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Dealing With Chronic Pain: 4 Ways To Help You Come Out Stronger

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By Imala Green


Any pain that is ongoing, and has lasted for more than six months can be described as chronic pain. This can be due to many reasons, such as a sports injury, an accident, arthritis, and much more. This can linger on even after your body has healed. There are pain receptors in our bodies that might remain active in our nervous system for a long period of time.

This can be quite debilitating, leaving no room for a normal lifestyle. It is very important to manage the symptoms of chronic pain so that we can live our life to the best of our ability without having to give in to the pain every single day. We have curated a list of the best ways to help you deal with chronic pain so that you come out stronger on the other side.

Mediation should be your topmost priority

Meditation and deep breathing are techniques that can help you gain more control over your body and what it feels. This can easily help reduce the levels of pain if done consistently. There is quite a lot of tension in our body that gets released with such practices.

The soothing power of repetition is at the heart of meditation. It can help you block out negative and intrusive thoughts and to pay attention to your surroundings. Deep breathing can also help distract you from the level of pain that you are experiencing.

Deal with stressors appropriately

The stress in your life can make your pain feel much more intense than it should. Negative feelings of anxiety, stress, depression and anger can increase your sensitivity to pain.

There are many techniques to help you deal with stress such as listening to calming and soothing music. There are actually a ton of CDs designed for this very purpose. You can even try mental imagery for relaxation, where you are guided by a voice to imagine a happy and peaceful place.

Smoke some concentrates

Weed is known to help deal with chronic pain. There have been numerous studies showing the efficacy of weed in helping deal with such issues. Cannabinoids attach themselves to the endocannabinoid receptors in our bodies. This system helps regulate our pain suppression, mood, and sleep. 

Concentrates last longer and have a more intense effect, which is why concentrates are preferred for helping deal with pain. Many people prefer taking out their own concentrate from buds so that they know what has been used in it.

You can easily order a mini rosin press if you would like to use concentrates as part of your pain management techniques. It is better to know exactly how your concentrate is made, rather than ordering something that uses multiple things in the production process. 

Exercise

The chemicals released in our bodies after exercise act as natural pain relievers that help block pain signals. Endorphins can help prevent further pain in your body. Try to find an exercise routine that can be done keeping your condition in mind. It is best to get a doctor’s advice on this. 

It is important to learn how to manage your pain levels before they get the best of you. Use these tips in order to help you understand how to deal with your pain.

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