Living With Chronic Pain

Simple Measures to Prevent Pain or Injury Throughout the Day

If you are like me, getting through the day can be difficult. If itโ€™s not my neck, then itโ€™s my lower back, or arms, or legs. It never stops. Sitting, standing walking, driving, cooking, cleaning- it can all hurt. Here are ways to help ease the pain before it gets too much to bear. Find… Continue reading Simple Measures to Prevent Pain or Injury Throughout the Day

Living With Chronic Pain

Do Alternatives To A Regular Chair Really Help?

As I discussed in last weekโ€™s post sitting for hours at a desk can leave us dealing with aches and pain all night. Due to the pandemic, many have been forced to work in front of a computer far longer than usual. Finding ways to alleviate the painful consequences has become a priority. As a… Continue reading Do Alternatives To A Regular Chair Really Help?

Living With Chronic Pain

The Right Pillow Can Make Or Break A Good Nightโ€™s Sleep

Living with chronic pain is a daily struggle, even more so at night when getting uninterrupted sleep may seem like a dream. Thatโ€™s why what we do to prepare, matters. Pillows may sound inconsequential but when the position of your neck, low back, and extremities can impact pain, they become a priority in helping to… Continue reading The Right Pillow Can Make Or Break A Good Nightโ€™s Sleep

Living With Chronic Pain

PNF Stretching

Flexibility is key in allowing us to be more active and suffer less pain throughout the day. The more flexible we are, the easier it is to accomplish simple, routine activities while preventing injury. One of the best ways to increase flexibility is by stretching. For many of us suffering from chronic pain, improving range… Continue reading PNF Stretching

Living With Chronic Pain

Warm Hands and Feet Help To Decrease Pain and Improve Sleep

I donโ€™t know about you, but I hurt more when itโ€™s cold. Itโ€™s an ache that penetrates deep into my bones. The only way to relieve it is through a hot bath, getting warmed up through exercise, jumping into bed wrapped in my heating blanket, or adding multiple layers.So many who suffer from chronic pain are… Continue reading Warm Hands and Feet Help To Decrease Pain and Improve Sleep