Simple Ways to Help Manage Your Pain
Try to learn to meditate or deep breathing.
If you like a tipple, cut back on it.
Join a local support group or start a support group, you will not be alone.
If at al possible, reduce stress in your life.
If you smoke, try to stop.
If you cannot do exercises in a gym try to walk a little every day.
Track your pain level and activity every day to see what helps.
Get a massage, it helps relieve tension which contributes to pain.
Find a way to distract yourself away from your pain.
Have a long soak in a hot bath.
Start a new hobby.
Talk to your friends about your pain.
Learn to say 'no' on your bad days.
Keep a journal.
Read up on your condition as much as you can.