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Health Tip: Work Through Chronic Pain
By LadyLively on August 25, 2016
Chronic pain can significantly affect your quality of life, physical health and mental health.
The Cleveland Clinic suggests these coping techniques:
- Practice deep breathing and other stress management methods to help you relax. Maintain a positive attitude.
- Create goals that are attainable. Remember to pace yourself and don’t do too much at once.
- Establish a schedule that makes time for relaxation and exercise.
- Join a chronic pain support group.
- Talk with your doctor about how your medications work and side effects.
- Limit alcohol, and don’t smoke.
Source: HealthDay
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