Chronic Pain - Prevention
Chronic pain cannot always be prevented.
Staying in good physical and mental health may be the best way to prevent chronic pain or help you cope with the constant pain. Get enough sleep every night. Treat your health problems early, learn to alternate activity with rest throughout each day, exercise, eat a balanced diet, and try to reduce stress in your life to prevent chronic pain from developing.
By Ellen Strum Treat your feet right, and they’ll keep you “outstanding.” After a day on your feet, your feet likely hate you—and you hate them, too. "If your feet aren't healthy, it affects how you function and live your life," says Dr. Helena Reid, D.P.M., of Moline, Ill., a spokeswoman for the American Podiatric Medical Association. Plus, she adds, foot pain can cause you to walk abnormally, throwing off your alignment and putting unnatural pressure on your knees, hips, and...
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