Everyone needs energy but have you noticed that living with chronic pain normally means you don’t have a lot to spare? That’s because chronic pain steals energy. Small things might tire you out. Things that other people take for granted like showering or making a simple meal can use up…
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Chronic Pain
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Breathing a Better Way Could Help Your Pain
We all breathe. Obviously, we have to. But did you know that breathing slightly differently might actually help when you’re in pain? When you live with chronic pain, there is normally no quick fix available. There are no magic cures. However, pain management techniques can help people to cope with their pain. One of my most used pain management tools is a breathing exercise called diaphragmatic breathing, also known as belly or abdominal breathing.
Emotional & Mental Health
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12 Ways to Improve the Quality of Your Sleep
Getting quality sleep is important for everyone but probably especially important for people who live with chronic pain or chronic illness. However, many people across the world are sleep deprived. If you are one of those people, there are a few things you can do to try to improve the quality of your sleep.If you know why you’re not sleeping well, you might be able to do something about it.