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Managing Chronic Pain During the Holidays
A lot of people (and a certain song) would argue that it’s the most wonderful time of the year. But if you live with chronic pain, the holiday season can be particularly challenging. Between the added events on the calendar and the expectations to do things like cook, bake, and shop for gifts, it can feel overwhelming.
We want to help. At Legacy Pain and Regenerative Medicine in Plano and Addison, Texas, Dr. Trace Alexander and our team come alongside people living with chronic pain. With a personalized pain management plan, we aim to help you feel better so you can do more of what you love. That’s true during the holiday season and throughout the year.
Treatments to alleviate your chronic pain
At our offices, Dr. Alexander talks with you to get a clear understanding of your condition and how it affects you. He reviews your medical history and uses tools like lab testing and a physical exam.
This way, he can create a targeted plan to address the root cause of your pain. He also overlays additional treatments to help mitigate your discomfort.
Dr. Alexander tailors treatment to you, which might include some combination of the following:
- Acupuncture
- Bursa sac aspiration
- CBD oil
- Chiropractic manipulation
- Hyaluronic acid injections
- Inflammation-fighting medication
- Joint injections
- Medications to fight infection
- Regenerative medicine like platelet-rich plasma
- Therapeutic massage
- Trigger point injections
These noninvasive and minimally invasive options can help fight inflammation and encourage your body’s natural healing response.
During this holiday season, give yourself the gift of working toward pain relief. Dr. Alexander and our team partner with you to help soothe pain and improve your overall wellness.
Other chronic pain management tips
Some lifestyle adjustments can also make it easier to avoid overexerting yourself this holiday season. These tips could be helpful for anyone, but they’re particularly important when you’re living with chronic pain. To make the season easier on yourself, you can:
- Take advantage of online shopping for gifts and groceries
- Suggest white elephant or Secret Santa gift exchanges to buy and wrap fewer gifts
- Leave yourself space to recuperate after big events
- Ask loved ones for help with decorating and other holiday chores
- Choose recipes with fewer ingredients and steps when cooking and baking
The U.S. Pain Foundation also recommends being realistic with both yourself and others. Communicate what you can and can’t do. And when you head to social events with other people, consider taking two cars so you can leave when you’re spent.
The holiday season should be a joy-filled time — not one that triggers your chronic pain. To explore treatments to help ease your discomfort even as the holiday busyness ticks up, call our team at Legacy Pain and Regenerative Medicine at 972-899-9797 or send us a message online today.
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