How does pain affect well-being? 

Does pain affect well-being in general? Yes! Chronic pain affects mental health and is often closely related. Research proves that chronic pain and mental health problems can promote and exacerbate each other. 

People who suffer from chronic pain have a higher risk of experiencing depression and anxiety.  Chronic pain can also affect the quality of sleep and increase stress levels. Conversely, people who suffer from increased anxiety are more likely to experience chronic pain. For example, depression can make a person more sensitive to pain. 

For these reasons, it is important to take a holistic approach to taking care of your health - taking equal care of both your physical and mental well-being. 

Lifestyle changes such as physical activity, good nutrition and healthy sleep can be useful both for managing pain and for improving mental health symptoms. Regular massage also provides significant support at all levels - relaxation, touch, massage techniques appropriate to the state of health and needs contribute to the improvement of both physical and mental state. 

Give yourself good health - apply for a massage and your body will be grateful to you. For a better effect, you can take the opportunity to get a nutrition consultation to begin the path to a more conscious and healthy life. Find out more in the section "Nutrition".