Patients sometimes come to providers and, after being asked whether they participate in any routine exercise, respond affirmatively after assessment. Some people continue to report different behaviors that they perform during their day when asked to explain their exercise routine. Other times, they say they get a lot of exercise because their work includes being on their feet all day, such as with a retail sales partner, or participating in other sports, such as a carpenter or machinist’s case.
It is necessary to engage in activities on a regular basis when chronic pain is self-managed. It is important because it facilitates enhanced coping. It is better to pay a visit to a pain clinic to make sure your pain management is going the right way. Some of the various ways that staying active allows individuals to deal with chronic pain are listed in the following list:
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It gives a positive focus away from misery and focuses on other things that have importance in life.
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Provides sources of self-esteem since we prefer to feel good about ourselves when we are in some way productive.
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Provides self-definition sources, as we also identify ourselves by our profession, hobbies, and family positions.
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Brings a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment when we undertake things we enjoy.
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Dispel the idea that chronic pain is a sign of injury and frailty and instead reinforce a sense of trust that it is appropriate and safe to stay active despite pain.
The list of all potential advantages of staying active while dealing with chronic pain is not exhaustive. These advantages, however, stand to reason, along with others like them. Who would argue that along with its accompanying absence of stimulation, boredom, and lack of direction in one’s life, chronic rest and inactivity is good for anyone?
Practice
For the purposes of enhancing fitness, or physical and emotional well-being, we could describe repetitive body movements through exercise. Stretching, core strengthening, and aerobic exercise are common forms of exercise. Stretching requires the expansion of different groups of muscles, while core strengthening exercises seek to improve control over the pelvis of abdominal and trunk muscles, with the intention of stabilizing the spine position. Continuous use of large muscle groups that increase heart and breath rates requires aerobic exercise.
Of course, everyone can follow their own healthcare providers’ advice, as the health conditions of each person can be different. A common type of exercise, however, which is usually essential for chronic pain management, is moderate, low-impact aerobic exercise.
Running, riding on land or on a stationary bike, using an arm bike, and walking or swimming in a pool are examples of gentle, low-impact aerobic exercise. Usually, these exercises are mild on the ankle joints, elbows, hips, and lower back. They are also not stringent in this sense, but most people with chronic pain will begin to engage for at least a limited period of time in one of these forms of exercise. These exercises, however, increase the heart rate, which is what is relevant and what makes them aerobic in nature. It’s also what turns these tasks into a form of practice.
Visit our clinic in OKC to get the treatment done the right way. Here in our pain clinic, we follow custom treatment practices according to the patient’s condition. Book a schedule today with us at Oklahoma Spine & Pain Management if you need us at your side.
**Disclaimer: This content should not be considered medical advice and does not imply a doctor-patient relationship.
