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Medical treatments and physical therapy are important for managing pain, but increased physical activity as a daily habit can also help increase quality of life and alleviate pain.
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Regular exercise also helps to improve sleep quality and may even result in a reduced need for pain medications.
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A low impact activity like walking is safe and effectively provides the muscles with oxygen. It also increases circulation and hence often decreases pain and stiffness.
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Tai chi is a traditional Chinese martial art that combines slow and gentle movements with mental focus. It improves muscle function and stiffness and can help reduce pain and stress.
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Cycling is s cardiovascular activity that helps maintain heart health, increases leg strength, and reduce stiffness. You can bike outdoors or indoors on a stationary bike.
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Strength training also helps ease chronic pain. Workouts that use free weights or resistance machines are helpful for balanced strength training.
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Gentle exercise in water often helps decrease pain symptoms. Studies have shown that this may be due to low impact on the joints in water-based workouts.
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Stretching and relaxation exercises are helpful in pain-reduction. It is helpful to do some stretches first thing in the morning or even stretch in the office for a few minutes.
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Yoga connects the mind and body, and can help reduce pain by improving flexibility, reducing inflammation, and helping them cope with their pain mentally.
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