Spinalogy Blogs

1. Meditation for Relaxation
Meditation or deep breathing is a very effective relaxation technique, and can ease your mind as well as your body after a long tiresome day. All you need to do is sit in a comfortable position, take deep breaths, and not let distracting thoughts come in your way. Try to breathe from your abdomen and focus all your attention on your breath. Meditation has become a very crucial part of even the urban lifestyle, where finding a few moments of silence can be a life saver.
2. Reducing Stress
Chronic pain has shown to be aggravated by stress and anxiety. You can learn to manage the negative thoughts, feelings and depressive episodes by staying connected to your body. Stress can make us feel helpless at times but if we provide some space for our mental health, starting from 5 minutes a day, our outlook towards depression and anxiety can change considerably.
3. Regular Exercise
Consciously moving your body even when you face extreme mental resistance can boost your health and brighten your mood. Exercising releases endorphins and keeps depression at bay, while also strengthening muscles and the body as a whole. So many illnesses such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and obesity can be countered with regular exercise and healthy diet. 
4. Cutting on cigarettes and alcohol
Smoking can lead to cancer and other fatal conditions and even worsen your chronic pain. Alcohol has similar effects and should be avoided as much as possible. Drinking and smoking can also hinder the natural sleep routine and cause fatigue and pain in the body.
5. Eat clean and healthy
We are what we eat and therefore for successful management of chronic pain you need to be extra careful with what you consume. Your diet should be a balanced one and fulfill all your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A healthy diet ensures a healthy digestive system, eliminating issues such as excessive gas and bloating. Your diet should be as colorful as possible and include vegetables and fruits. 
6. Support Groups
Meeting other people suffering from a similar condition can ward off the feeling of loneliness and isolation that usually accompanies chronic pain and other ailments. Joining a support group can be of great help as you can learn about the experiences of others and share your own. This will impact your outlook towards your condition and help in creating a more positive attitude.
7. Tracking pain and activities daily
Keeping a track of your activity level and pain on a daily basis can be very helpful for your doctor. This information can help in devising a more suitable treatment plan for you that caters to your individual needs. Moreover, by closely observing your condition, you can learn to manage it better. 
To sum it up, the best way to manage pain is by first accepting it and then consciously choosing to not focus on it. Instead focus on things you have control over, thereby letting yourself enjoy life despite the chronic pain.