What are some tips on better pain management?

Chronic pain like headaches, backaches, generalised pain caused by stress etc. I would like some tips or ideas on how to minimise pain and manage constant and chronic pain better.
Pls share if you have any useful answers.

(err pls suggest helpful methods and ideas besides masturbation)

I have arthritis and I have it quite severly, in my back, feet, hands, shoulders, all over really. Years ago, when I was first diagnosed with this a very young doctor at the Medical College of Virginia told me to stay active. I took his advice and believe it or not getting out there and walking, and doing things makes you feel better. I was on a bike kick for some time and my oldest son would get upset with me because I would ride the bike for miles. It is at his house now and I really need to get that thing back.

During the summer I like to walk on the beach and get in the water, I love the water. Below is a list of ten things that you can do to help manage your pain.

The last link has some phone numbers listed, it is like a chronic pain resource booklet. I saw somewhere where they are now having chronic pain clinics, where they actually teach you how to cope with pain.

You could call your local hospital too and see if they have any community outreach programs for people with chronic pain.

Good Luck hope this helps.

Also check with the Arthritis Foundation, they have aquatic classes and they are priced reasonably too.

I had migraine headaches and went to physical therapy where I was put on heat and received massages. I have not had a headache in over a year. I would try anything besides pain meds. I am researching hypnosis because it worked for my father. Have you been tested for fybromyalgia? Talk with your pcp. I'm sure he/she has some suggestions of their own, I'm just telling you what really worked for me. If your in emotional pain(stress) your going to be in physical pain and vise versa. It's a catch 22. I hope you find some "alternative" way to manage your pain. I think we all know what your feeling.

I laughed at the masturbation one but it is actually supposed to be a fantastic way to relieve stress!
Coffee, although I love it, is shocking for stress because of the caffeine so it is best to keep away from too much coffee and coke etc.
Martial arts are excellent for stress relief too, I love to beat the crap out of a kick bag,
Also, instead of pills pills pills, try rubbing Tiger Balm onto your forehead or on any aches and pains. It's amazing stuff.

for physical pain, water therapy is good. drink 4 glasses of water 160 mm@ after waking then breakfast after 45 min. lifetime recommended.

Yes, Yoga is a good means. Meditation also heals. Masturbation gives pleasure, not happiness.

LOTS OF YOGA AND MASTURBATION

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