Reducing stress may be a help

Learn to relax

Methods for relaxation can reduce pain and improve your mood. Such methods may even help you sleep more comfortably. Consider:

• Meditating.
• Listening to relaxing music.
• Using guided imagery (a form of visualization; there are audiotapes available to guide you).
• Trying progressive relaxation (a process where you tense and then relax all of the muscles in your body. The result is a greater sense of calmness and more relaxed muscles).
• Practicing yoga, tai chi, or chi kung. These are Indian and Chinese exercise programs that combine low-impact movement with meditation, breathing, and other forms of relaxation. They may help both your body and your mind experience less pain.

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