How to handle tension and chronic muscle pain?

Our body constantly seeks homeostasis and is programmed to work in a balanced way, with interaction and harmony among all its parts, forming an integrated system. However, many factors (physical, functional, hormonal, mental, emotional, etc.) influence this balance every day. When something is off, our system sends signals in different ways, including through tension and pain.

There are various ways to maintain the integration your body needs, but generally speaking, if you have resources to help you regain balance in the physical, functional, and psycho-emotional areas, you are on the right path. If this isn’t clear, let me explain.

On the physical level, it’s essential to stay active by practicing a physical activity or sport that you enjoy, preserving your mobility, flexibility, strength, conditioning, stability, coordination, and balance.

On the functional level, in simple words, it means taking care of the quality of your sleep, nutrition, and hydration.

The psycho-emotional aspect, on the other hand, relates to your mental health, how you manage stress, your social relationships, and how you relate to yourself and the world around you.

But how do we recognize and counteract tension when we are constantly adapting to deal with more problems and more imbalances?

That is the main challenge: listening to the body’s signals early on. When we ignore the signals our body sends, it has no choice but to sound the pain alarm.

Learning to identify the cause of your tension and pain (and, more importantly, how to handle it) is not an easy task, but a skilled professional can guide you through this process and develop practical and effective strategies.

You become unbalanced almost daily, so the real question is: what resources do you have to restore balance amid daily stress, and which professionals can help you manage tension?

At Move2Cure, you will find professionals with over 14 years of experience in treating and managing chronic pain who can guide you on your path to recovery.

Your health and well-being are your greatest wealth—don’t postpone your self-care. Prioritize yourself today.