Consistent Exercise Helps Chronic Pain
People who are in pain may not want to exercise. But ironically, exercise can assuage aches. In 2016, scientists concluded that aerobic exercise could relieve chronic pain. Physical activity releases endorphins that help the body feel better.
The key to this treatment is consistent exercise. A study from the Cochrane Library says that, on its own, exercise only has a “small‐to‐moderate effect” on pain. But the more you do it, the stronger your body will become and the more endorphins you’ll receive. Plus, some workouts are better at relieving pain than others.
Page 11 of 21
