What Not To Do In Chronic Pain

All it takes to ruin your day is a little bit of chronic pain.

Whether you are at work or in the kitchen or just relaxing in the park – chronic pain can become a persistent and unwelcome companion. It can distract your focus on your work and increase stress.

If you have been in pain for more than one week, then you are probably suffering from chronic pain. This kind of pain is not the result of any external injury or trauma, but the result of internal disturbance in the multitude of bodily processes. This kind of pain can affect any part of your body and can last for months if left untreated.

Common types of chronic pain

• Headache
• Lower back pain
• Pain from arthritis
• Pain caused by nerve damage
• Psychogenic pain (pain arising from psychological factors like stress)

Why chronic pain occurs

• Disease of the muscles
• Joint dysfunction
• Fatigue
• Fibromyalgia
• Problem in the stomach

Who are at risk?

The following factors increase the risk of chronic pain:

• Injury
• Obesity
• Recent surgery
• Stagnant lifestyle
• Inadequate intake of vitamins and minerals
• Not enough protein in the diet

What NOT to do

1. Excessive activity: If you are in constant pain, don’t force yourself to take part in activities like exercise. This can only lead to more pain and even injury. Instead, take steps to control the pain.

2. Intense self-criticism: It’s not your fault that you are in pain. The pain is simply a signal that all is not well in your body, or the affected region. You should stop blaming yourself and try to take adequate measures to bring the pain under control.

3. Trying out unrecognized treatments: There are many unconventional treatment systems out there, like Reiki, Phytotherapy, Colour therapy and Magnet therapy. Simply because the treatment worked for your friend does not mean that it will work for you. Instead of falling in the trap of self-treatment, you should visit a clinic which specializes in dealing with chronic pain and seek expert advice.

4. Delaying treatment: Many people mistakenly believe that they can “play through the pain”. This somehow makes them feel better about themselves. Such an attitude is highly dangerous. The pain is a signal that your body needs immediate medical attention. You should not ignore it.

5. Make time for yourself: You may have to do the dishes. Or there is a project pending at work. Or you friends want to go to a party. However, it would be most unwise to allow your responsibilities gain control over you. If you are not feeling well, then you should focus on your body and ignore what others will think about you.

6. Don't compare the present with the past: Try to avoid day-dreaming about the time when you were not sick. Such a comparison will only increase stress and cause enormous unhappiness. It can even worsen the sensation of pain. Instead of wasting time thinking about “the good ol’ days”, try to get treatment as soon as possible from a specialized pain clinic.

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