Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Chronic Pain - 6 Vital Facts You Didn't Know

Constant pain can eat into your concentration. People with chronic pain find it almost impossible to complete even simple task. Millions of people suffer from chronic pain every year. In spite of the scale of the problem, many people are not aware of the basic information regarding chronic pain.

What is chronic pain?

If you suffer from pain for months or years, then you probably have chronic pain. The signals of pain remain active in the nervous system till the pain lasts. Chronic pain may originate with an injury or infection, or from chronic diseases. Some people suffer chronic pain in the absence of any past injury or damage to the body.

Common symptoms
  • Mild or severe pain
  • Pain which may be described as burning or “shooting”
  • Fatigue
  • Sleeplessness
  • Feeling easily irritable or anxious
  • Prolonged feeling of discomfort, soreness, stiffness and tightness.
  • Partial or complete disability

What you should know about chronic pain

1. The pain is real: If you have chronic pain, you must take the pain seriously. It is not the case of you being sensitive or “lazy”. There is something wrong in the fundamental bodily processes, which in turn is causing the pain. While a broken bone can be seen through X-ray, the source of chronic pain may be mysterious to you and your doctor.

2. Disuse syndrome: Chronic pain often leads to long term lack of activity in the affected body part. Complete lack of use can cause the part to gradually become disabled. The stronger the pain, the greater the likelihood of disability.

3. Sleeping trouble: In some people, the pain interferes with the body’s circadian rhythm and can make sleeping a daunting task.

4. Depression: For people suffering from chronic pain, depressive mood swings can become quite common. The feeling of constant pain can be stressful and anxiety-inducing. This creates the stage for psychological problems like depression.

5. Social isolation: Many people with chronic pain tend to withdraw from the society around them. They may feel angry and anxious, or may no longer have the energy to take part is social activities. Depression too can make people feel lonely.

6. Variable pain: Two people may have the same pain and yet experience it differently. Some can “play through the pain” while others become completely disabled.      

Coping with chronic pain?

1. Learn to meditate: Deep breathing meditation techniques can help your body as a whole to calm down. This may decrease the sensation of pain. 

2. Control stress: It is known to intensify chronic pain. Negative feelings like depression, anger and anxiety can increase the body’s sensitivity to pain. If you can control stress, you can gradually manage the pain as well.

3. Exercise regularly: Exercise helps to release endorphins in the brain. Endorphins help to improve your mood while blocking out the sensation of pain. Exercise helps to strengthen the bones and the muscles, which in turn reduces the risk of injury.

4. Avoid alcohol: Drinking in excess aggravates the impact of chronic pain on your sleep pattern.

5. Join a support group: A support group will give you access to the experience of other people facing the same problem. This will help to put your own troubles in proper perspective. You are less likely to feel estranged by your pain.

6. Stop smoking: It has been shown to increase chronic pain. The smoke creates problem with circulation and increases the risk of heart disease and even cancer.

7. Get massage: It can help to reduce stress and relieve tension in the muscles. It has been used by many people to get temporary relief from chronic pain.    

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