Living with Chronic Pain
Pain significantly impacts our lives
Living with chronic pain doesn’t just take a physical toll—it impacts your mental wellness too. Pain is part of life, but it shouldn’t be a taboo topic. By openly discussing pain and exploring natural approaches, we can help each other find relief and live better lives.
This guide shares practical tips and resources to help manage chronic pain while improving mental and physical well-being.
Pain isn’t and shouldn’t be a taboo topic. Since everyone feels pain in some form or fashion (and will so more than once), it’s important to not only talk about the pain but provide resources and information on how that pain can be treated naturally as a safe alternative to pills and prescriptions.
Now is a time for self-care, and that doesn’t have to mean just one specific thing. What works for you may not work for someone else, and vice versa. So, if you’re interested in stepping toward a pain-free tomorrow, keep on reading. ❤️
1. Start a meditation practice:
Meditation is a powerful way to calm the mind and body, even if you can only spare 5–10 minutes a day. Stepping away from daily distractions for quiet reflection can help you manage stress and pain.
Check out this video or check out our meditation blog post to start your meditation journey:
2. Join a support group:
Connecting with others who understand your journey can be incredibly empowering. Whether it’s through local groups or online communities, sharing experiences and learning coping strategies can make chronic pain feel less isolating.
Join our tight-knit Facebook page where #PainWarriors can find:
- Tips for living a more pain-free life
- A supportive community
- Information on natural approaches to health and healing
- and more!
3. Release endorphins with movement & exercise:
Exercise is a natural mood booster and pain reliever. Activities like walking, gentle yoga, or dancing can help release endorphins, strengthen muscles, and alleviate pain. Always consult with your doctor to find exercises that are safe for you.
Read more about the importance of movement in our blog post here.
4. Track your pain level and your activities daily:
Keeping a pain log can help you identify triggers and patterns, enabling you and your doctor to manage pain more effectively. The Chronic Pain Association offers resources like a Daily Activity Checklist to get started. We also have a list of the Top Aps for Chronic Pain available here.
The Chronic Pain Association provides many resources for managing life with chronic pain including a pain log and Daily Activity Checklist:
5. Find something you're passionate about and love doing:
Engaging in hobbies can provide a sense of accomplishment and distract from pain. Small moments of joy can make a big difference! Consider activities like:
- Knitting hats for the homeless and others in need
- Blogging or writing
- Beading or listening to books, taking up photography
- Getting involved in your local community
- Volunteering
- Putting together clothing and food drives
- Mentorship programs
- Donating used towels and such to animal shelters (or even just visiting animal shelters to play with the dogs and cats)
- Joining a group that gets together to do various activities in your area, etc.
6. Reduce/manage stress:
Stress, anxiety, and depression can amplify your body's sensitivity to pain, it is important to learn ways to manage your stress.
Techniques like mindfulness, CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy), or ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) can help reframe negative thoughts and improve coping mechanisms.
Discover online CBT resources or explore workbooks like "Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life" for practical exercises.
There are many resources online for CBT that you can do from home! Here is just one workbook specific to pain management.
Another one of our favorites is the "Get out of Your Mind and Into Your Life" workbook centered around Acceptance and Commitment Therapy which teaches mindfulness and increases our psychological flexibility. Have you tried targeted therapy? If so, what kind did you go for and how did it work for you?
7. Improve your sleep:
Pain and poor sleep often go hand-in-hand. Establishing a calming bedtime routine—like meditation, reading, or a warm bath—can help you fall and stay asleep.
Consider reducing blue light exposure from screens before bed and cutting back on caffeine earlier in the day. Prioritize creating a sleep-friendly environment to set yourself up for restful nights. Meditation, acupuncture, and relaxation techniques, and other natural remedies can help you fall asleep and get back to sleep on restless nights.
8. Be mindful of what you eat, drink, and do:
Certain foods can increase inflammation, while others help reduce it. For better health and pain management, try to:
Limit refined sugars and processed foods.
Avoid saturated fats and lactose-heavy dairy products.
Choose whole foods, colorful fruits, and vegetables rich in antioxidants.
Need help narrowing down the do's and don'ts of eating inflammation friendly? Check out this post to learn everything you need to know!
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References:
“Progress in Biomedical Science Has Advanced Our Understanding of Chronic Pain.” Watch Chronic Pain In Action | Official Website, www.chronicpaindrivers.com/chronic-pain-data.
“11 Tips for Living With Chronic Pain.” WebMD, WebMD, www.webmd.com/pain-management/guide/11-tips-for-living-with-chronic-pain#1.
“The ACPA.” The ACPA, www.theacpa.org/.