Chronic Pain and Exercise By Ashley Osier MA, HHE, CPS, CSMT, CAMT, CAYT, CWHP Currently chronic pain impacts 100 million Americans, more than diabetes, coronary heart disease and cancer combined, each year. ~ John Hopkins Medical Center and the American Academy of Pain Medicine This article is written for those who are struggling with chronic pain, for my clients and students who are in process with countering their own chronic pain, and for those who love someone who suffers from chronic pain. Part of my intention in putting this together is to provide a safety check for chronic pain sufferers in the current sea of fitness videos, practices, approaches and expectations in attaining the perfect body and fitness level. It is imperative then that those who suffer from chronic pain exercise safely and with people who have knowledge of chronic pain. Many years ago I wrote my master's thesis on alternative therapies that effectively treat chronic pain.
Acupressure~Therapeutic Stretching~Pain Management~Rehabilitation~Wellness