Pain treatment can be a challenge. Staying on top of your treatment requires some practical skills, including self-care and good stress management strategies.
Naturally, some people may worry that stress may cause increased pain. While this concept is still being debated within the medical and psychological communities, it’s more likely that the experience of pain or the anticipation of recurrent pain (e.g., a migraine) is what is stressful. How you handle this new stress is key. In fact, mind-body methods have been shown to have a positive impact on people going through medical treatment for pain management. This tool summarizes various complementary and mind-body therapies.
