Do you suffer from pain?

From: Relax The Back - Thursday Sep 22,2022 10:02 am

Woman laying on her stomach with heat pad on her back "September is pain awareness month: Top natural pain-relief solutions for chronic pain."

September is Pain Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to chronic pain and its impact on the 50 million Americans who experience it daily. Chronic pain interferes with the ability to enjoy daily life, often leading to depression, anxiety and other mental health issues.

Despite how debilitating chronic pain can be, many people find they can manage and prevent it with the right natural therapies and lifestyle changes.

Top Causes of Pain

People experience chronic pain for a variety of reasons, but the top causes of chronic pain are:

Arthritis: Arthritis is a group of different diseases that produce joint pain and inflammation. Some common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia and gout.
Back pain: According to the Mayo Clinic, back pain is the leading cause of disability and is one of the top reasons why people miss work. Back pain has numerous potential causes, from muscle and ligament strains to ruptured discs.
Headaches: Factors like stress and sensitivity to light and noise can trigger headaches. There are more than 150 different types of headaches, including cluster headaches, migraines and tension headaches.

5 Lifestyle Changes to Help Manage and Prevent Pain

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Managing, alleviating and preventing chronic pain is possible with the right lifestyle and ergonomic adjustments. Consider the following natural pain-relief solutions:

Stay active: Did you know that physical activity releases natural pain-killing endorphins? Aim for 15-30 minutes of exercise daily, even if it’s just a short walk around the block.
Stretch and roll: Constricted tissues can often cause musculoskeletal pain. Stretching and rolling muscles and joints helps restore blood flow to these areas, allowing them to heal.
Improve your ergonomics: Many people experience chronic back, neck and shoulder pain at work. Ergonomic solutions improve posture and reduce the impact of work habits on the muscles and joints.
Be mindful: Research shows that practicing mindfulness may help reduce or eliminate chronic pain for some people. Mindfulness can also help with depression and anxiety that often accompany chronic pain.
Sleep soundly: High-quality sleep is essential to restoring the body by reducing inflammation or healing injuries that cause pain. Since chronic pain can also affect sleep quality, it’s important to find ergonomic sleep products that help alleviate pain.

Natural Pain Relief Solutions From Relax The Back®

For a comfortable and customizable way to relax and relieve pain before bed, try the PureFit Adjustable Wedge Pillow System. With four separate memory foam pieces, the PureFit Wedge System is designed to relieve painful pressure points by contouring your spine as you recline.

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For further natural pain relief throughout the day, try MediBeads Moist Heat Pads. These innovative microwavable heating pads use thermal therapy to soothe tense and sore muscles and relieve discomfort.

Find these pain relief products and more at Relax The Back. From seat supports to Tempur-Pedic® mattresses and pillows to zero-gravity recliners and massage chairs, you’ll find the therapeutic products you need to feel and move better.

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