Pain Management Techniques
This type of therapy uses needles to stimulate specific points on the body to relieve pain.
What is acupuncture?
This type of fat, found in salmon and walnuts, is known to reduce inflammation.
What are omega-3 fatty acids?
This practice combines physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation to promote flexibility and relaxation.
What is yoga?
This low-impact activity, often done in a pool, is gentle on the joints and beneficial for chronic pain.
What is aquatic therapy?
An estimated 35% to 45% of people with chronic pain experience this mental health diagnosis.
What is Depression?
A practice involving slow movements and deep breathing, originating in China, often used for pain relief?
What is Tai chi
Chronic pain sufferers should limit this common ingredient found in processed foods that can worsen inflammation.
What is sugar?
The fight or flight response is controlled by this part of the nervous system.
What is the sympathetic nervous system?
a type of physical activity that uses your body's large muscle groups in a rhythmic and repetitive way. It increases your heart rate and the amount of oxygen your body uses. Some examples might be walking, running, biking, rowing, swimming or playing pickle ball.
What is Aerobic Exercise?
This cognitive effect of chronic pain includes forgetfulness, trouble focusing, and mental fuzziness.
What is brain fog?
This type of professional helps people develop customized exercise plans for chronic pain?
Who is a physical therapist
This spice, often used in Curry, contains curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory properties.
What is turmeric?
Journaling is an example of this type of emotional health activity that can reduce stress and improve well-being.
What is expressive writing?
Strengthening these core muscles can help support the back and improves stability.
What are abdominal muscles?
Chronic pain can contribute to difficulty sleeping, a condition known as this.
What is insomnia?
A treatment that uses low-level electrical currents to block pain signals to the brain?
What is TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)
A diet high in these plant based compounds, found in fruits and vegetables, can help combat oxidative stress.
What are antioxidants?
This type of therapy focuses on changing negative thought patterns to improve emotional and physical health.
What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
Physical activity releases these natural chemicals in the brain, often referred to as the body's "feel good" hormones.
What are endorphins?
This emotional tension caused by internal and external triggers can increase inflammation and muscle tension, which increases pain.
What is stress?
This mindfulness technique encourages nonjudgmental awareness of the present moment and is effective for managing pain?
What is meditation?
Chronic pain sufferers may benefit from avoiding this group of foods that includes wheat, barley, and rye.
What are foods containing gluten?
This relaxation technique uses visualization and sensory focus to create calming mental images.
What is guided imagery
This amount of time should be spent exercising each week for those with chronic pain.
What is it is person specific?
The psychological concept describing how chronic pain can alter ones self-image and lead to a loss of who they are.
What is identity disturbance?