Chronic pain sufferers can be helped by a variety of measures including medications, therapy and lifestyle changes. You should work with your healthcare provider to find the best combination of these to create a treatment plan for your chronic pain.
Chronic pain can make working, sleeping and socializing with family and friends a challenge, but there are things you can do that can provide relief. Learn about how lifestyle changes, such as stress reduction, exercise, healthy eating and getting enough sleep can improve your ability to enjoy everyday activities.
People who suffer from chronic pain that lasts longer than 3 months, endure more than just the physical symptoms related to their condition. Being in constant pain can cause you to lose sleep and become stressed or depressed, but there are ways to cope. This video will discuss how medication, therapy and the support of family and friends can help.
There are medications that can provide relief to people who suffer from chronic pain. It's important to take these medications only as prescribed and to be aware of any possible side effects. It's also important to store potentially addictive opioid pain medications safely to avoid any accidental overdose.
