Managing Chronic Pain: Tools and Techniques for Everyday Life
In this episode we dive deep on practical strategies for managing chronic pain so you can function and find some relief during flare ups. Our guest expert shares what’s worked for her after years living with widespread nerve pain from fibromyalgia.
Key Tips Covered:
- Creating an adaptable self-care routine to promote rest, mindfulness, gentle movement and stress relief - Using pacing to balance activity and avoid crash and burn - Ergonomic aids and devices to make daily tasks more manageable - Open communication with loved ones on capacity, triggers, and saboteurs - Developing a support squad for bad pain days or lifesaving perspective - Owning your limitations unapologetically while focusing energy toward what’s achievable - Letting go of perfectionism, guilt, and societal pressures that exacerbate symptoms - Nourishing emotional health through community support groups tailored to chronic pain - Researching emerging integrated treatment plans and cutting edge clinical trials
Join us for an honest conversation on the creativity and resilience it takes to not just survive but actively cope with the daily unpredictability of chronic neuropathic and inflammatory pain. You’ll leave empowered with science-backed strategies for expanding good days and gaining back quality of life!
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