Many of us who suffer from chronic pain just don’t want to move at the end of the day. Some of us don’t want to move at the beginning of the day. Yet movement is what we need. Here’s why.
Basically when you exercise your brain releases endorphins, a natural pain reliever. For many year’s runners have talked about the “high” they get after running. That “high” is the brain’s release of endorphins.
Any exercise you can do; a short walk, lifting some books, doing some twists, tapping to music will get you closer to releasing some endorphins. Check with your health care provider and they can recommend some simple exercises to get you going.
Exercise is also good for joint pain. Why? Because exercise helps build up the muscles around the joint taking stress off the joint, exercise increases blood flow and circulation, increases energy and maintains bone strength.
Don’t sit around waiting for a miracle cure or for someone else to make you feel better. Talk with your medical professional and tell them you want to get moving, release some endorphins and put your pain behind you.
