Last Updated on December 18, 2020
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If you suffer from chronic pain, you’re probably tired of living your day-to-day life spending all your money on doctors’ appointments just to get prescriptions for the pills you’ll be spending more money on later. You’re probably also tired of how constant pain can affect your mood and productivity, making you feel devastated in a short amount of time.
But what if we told you there was a free, effective and healthy way you could reduce your pain?
One of the many benefits of exercising is exactly that: getting rid of constant pain!
Depending on what your affected area is, there are a lot of different exercises you can do to make it better. You don’t have to have experience with exercising. These exercises are simple to do and follow!
So let’s jump right in! Here are some exercises that can help you reduce chronic pain on a daily basis!
1. Stretching Exercises
Got a pain in your neck or lower back? The key here might have a lot to do with simple stretching exercises since it relieves stiffness and tension you might accumulate in these areas. When you’re stretching, there are some rules you must follow to avoid injuries:
Firstly, you should be wearing comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely.
Secondly, you should be aware that you should hold positions for at least 15 to 30 seconds. It might feel so uncomfortable, but it’s for the greater good!
Thirdly, stretching shouldn’t cause any horrible pain, so don’t force your body to do a certain exercise.
If you’re older, these examples are also great stretching exercises for seniors, so you won’t have to worry about not being able to do it! Now onto exercises:
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Neck Stretch For Pain Relief This is a basic head rotation exercise that gets your neck the stretch it needs. To do it properly, you should do the following:
Stand straight with legs slightly open and arms resting beside your body.
Simply move your head to the front, side, back, side, and front again. Think about taking your chin to your chest, ear to the shoulder, and looking up to the ceiling.
