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Living with Pain: Start Pacing Yourself!
Last week, I talked about how important it is to stay active, even though you have chronic pain. The less you do, the weaker you will become. When your body is weak, you will tire more easily and be less …
Living with Pain: What is Your Baseline?
Chronic pain tends to slow people down. You may find that you are less active, socialize less, move slower, and simply do less. Here are some examples of
Living with Pain: The Joy of Swimming
I have to admit, I have always resisted adding swimming to my fitness routine. I had lots of reasons (okay, excuses):
- I thought it would be dull.
- I could get







