Take Two Breaths and Call Me in the Morning: An Unexpected Source of Relief From Arthritis Pain
Category: WELLNESS
Proper breathing in a slow, controlled rhythm is the fastest pain reliever you can use. Your goal is to relax -- the opposite of what the pain response is. It is normal to tense up when in pain. By activating the relaxation response you are, in fact, reducing your pain.
By Vijay Vad, M.D., Contributor
Sports medicine specialist, Hospital for Special Surgery; Facu..., 2013-09-25