Physical activity — the ‘go-to move’ for people living with persistent pain
Lauren Finestone
A European Pain Federation position paper recommends 5 evidence-based practices for health professionals to help people with chronic pain adopt and sustain physically active lifestyles.The biological, psychological social and other benefits of physical activity for pain and overall health are well-established. It’s cheap, there are no wait times, it can be done anywhere and there are few side effects. Exercise releases ‘feel-good’ chemicals (endorphins), reduces inflammation and stress and improves moods. So the door is unlocked. But why do so many people hang onto the doorframe? Between the doorframe ...