Savor the good feelings that exercise gives you, and think about what you've just accomplished. This type of internal reward can help you make a long-term commitment to regular exercise. External rewards also can help keep you motivated. Upon reaching one of your longer-range goals, you might treat yourself to a new pair of walking shoes or a new compact disc of your favorite music. You have your whole life to enjoy the benefits of exercise, so don't rush into a strenuous workout regimen before your body is ready.
Consistency is more important than intensity.
Exercise isn't a cure-all, so you will need to continue with your regular treatment regimen. But with proper guidance and dedication, exercise can be an effective part of your pain management program. Jump-start your program. Use of this site signifies your agreement to the terms of use . A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only.