Exercises for Reducing Chronic Pain

Chronic pain can make even the simplest daily tasks feel impossible. However, exercise can help you manage some of your symptoms by providing pain relief and boosting mobility. Try some of these exercises to gain control over your chronic pain and enjoy a better quality of life. 

Stretches

Stretching allows your muscles to relax and relieves painful tension that accumulates over time. 

If you suffer from lower back pain, try the following stretch:

• Lie down on the floor on your back 
• Raise both knees toward your chest
• Wrap your arms around your knees to pull them in closer
• Feel the stretch in your lower back muscles as you rock back and forth with your knees near your chest
• Set one foot on the floor and move your other foot so that your ankle is resting near your knee
• Pull on the back of your leg that has your foot resting on the floor 

This action stretches your glutes and lower back, and it can reduce stiffness and pain when practiced regularly.

Outdoor Walking 

Walking can reduce chronic pain by exercising your leg muscles and improving circulation. And being surrounded by nature can offer additional physical and mental health benefits. 

Take a walk outdoors once a day to relieve some of your pain. You will benefit from sun exposure as well as the low-intensity movement that comes with walking. 

If you are unable to walk outdoors, you can use an indoor treadmill to boost your blood flow and get moving each day. 

Swimming

Swimming is a popular low-impact exercise for many people who struggle with chronic pain. When you swim, your joints can remain comfortable as you move fluidly through the water. 

Low-impact cardio exercises like swimming get your blood pumping and your muscles moving with less strain on your body. Take a dip in the water next time you feel like exercising. 

Relieve Pain Naturally with Daily Exercises

If you practice these techniques daily or weekly, you may see great relief from your symptoms. Chronic pain can be debilitating, but with regular exercise, you can start healing from the inside out.