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Category: Pain Management

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Pain Relief Practices That’ll Make You Feel Better Fast

Posted on September 4, 2019May 11, 2020 by Amanda

You hurt. That is the one absolute truth for those of us who deal with chronic pain. And if that was all there was to it, that would be bad enough. But chronic pain is big into spreading the misery around. It finds ways to drag your mind into the game, too. So, instead of…

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5 Things Cats Can Teach Us About Chronic Pain Management

Posted on June 12, 2019June 6, 2020 by Amanda

You’ve seen them on the internet. Maybe even in your own living room. Cute as all get-out. No worries. You’ve envied them. They are experts at living in the present moment. The chillest zen masters in the world. But have you ever wondered what our cats would teach us about chronic pain management if we’d…

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The Importance of Pacing

Posted on May 22, 2019March 16, 2020 by Amanda

Part of thriving with chronic pain involves knowing when to push and knowing when to stop pushing. That’s where pacing comes in. And don’t get me wrong – it feels strange to stop in the middle of a project to rest. Especially since it is a badge of honor to check off everything on your…

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Rehab Exercises

Posted on May 15, 2019May 9, 2020 by Amanda

If there was one thing I wish I could remember to do every day to manage my pain, it would be rehab exercises. But for some reason, making exercise a daily habit never works for me. Weirdly, I think part of the problem is that when I am doing regular rehab work, there comes a…

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Exercises for Head-To-Toe Pain Relief

Posted on May 8, 2019March 17, 2020 by Amanda

Chronic pain seems to require daily pain management, especially if we want to function at our best. These videos include many of the exercises that I’ve turned to over the years to help me dial back my pain levels. I hope they can help you feel better too. You may only need to work on…

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Hi! I'm Amanda. Recovering perfectionist. Overcoming depression, anxiety, chronic pain. Pragmatic dreamer. Work in progress. Worshipper of cats.

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