Stress Solution and Chronic Pain

Stress Solution

Stress can add to any chronic pain situation.

Worry, fear, anxiety in the mind can increase pain in the body.

Relaxation techniques are the antidote to excess stress and muscle tension.

Restorative yoga provide the mind and body with deep relaxation, that in my book, beats meditation and other relaxation methods. Read more

Does lack of sleep contribute to chronic pain or does chronic pain cause lack of sleep?

This is like saying, what came first, the chicken or the egg.
Sleep is very healing and refreshing for the human body.

Most experts are recommending 6-8 hours per night, but it really depends on you. Genetics, stress level, degree of fitness and many other things factor in. One thing is for sure, the body is an amazing healing machine and most of the healing process takes place while we are snoozing. Read more