They say that many of the beliefs about pain and pain relief are actually false!
Myth #1
‘No pain, no gain’, is a classic example of this myth that is said amongst athletes but in actual fact, there is no evidence to support the actual notion that you can build strength by pushing your muscles to work to the point of actual pain. However, resting and letting your muscles repair, although probably not very macho, is the sensible thing to do.
Myth #2
Another common myth‘it’s all in my head’, but the pain is a complex problem, involving both the mind and the body. Pain is an invisible problem that others can’t see, but that doesn’t mean it’s all in your head.
Myth #3
It may not always be possible to completely control your pain, but there are many techniques which can help you manage it…
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