All posts tagged social support and pain

Living with Pain: Food triggers and weight loss

Living with Chronic Pain: Food Fight!

Chronic pain is more likely among men and women who are overweight. This may not surprise you. Excess weight can put more strain on your knees, back, and feet, make you less likely to exercise, and reduce your overall health. …

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Living with Severe Pain - Support that Helps

Living with Pain: Helpful versus Unhelpful Social Support

All of us need social support. Your chronic pain may make you feel more needy. You may believe that you need more than your share of support… or

Chronic Pain and Giving Social Support

Chronic Pain: Giving and Receiving Social Support

In response to my recent blog about the benefits of volunteering, a reader commented that it may be difficult for people with multiple, or very severe, pain

Benefits of Volunteering for Chronic Pain

Chronic Pain and the Benefits of Volunteering

People with chronic pain often report that pain imposes various physical limitations, such as reduced strength and mobility, difficulties with household tasks, self-care, recreation, parenting and employment roles. 

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