{"id":18279,"date":"2022-07-18T13:06:35","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T17:06:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abccliniquesante.com\/uncategorized\/le-cycle-de-la-douleur-chronique\/"},"modified":"2025-08-20T13:24:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T17:24:02","slug":"le-cycle-de-la-douleur-chronique","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abccliniquesante.com\/en\/arthritis\/le-cycle-de-la-douleur-chronique\/","title":{"rendered":"The chronic pain cycle"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>The vicious circle of chronic pain: how to avoid it?<\/h2>\n<p>When we feel pain, our first reaction is often to avoid movement and rest. While this may initially be beneficial, prolonged inactivity can actually make the situation worse. Indeed, lack of movement leads to loss of muscle strength, reduced endurance, joint stiffness and lack of flexibility. The result? Pain intensifies, creating a vicious circle where inactivity reinforces pain and vice versa.<\/p>\n<p>The key to breaking this cycle? Appropriate physical activity!<\/p>\n<h3>How can we prevent chronic pain from getting worse?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Strengthen your joints: Muscle-strengthening exercises improve joint stability and thus reduce pain associated with muscular imbalances.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t neglect stretching: Inactivity causes imbalances between weak and tight muscles. Flexibility and mobility exercises help to restore balance.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a positive frame of mind: Physical activity releases <a href=\"https:\/\/fr.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Endorphine\">endorphins<\/a>, which act as natural painkillers and improve mood. Your perception of pain is influenced by your thoughts, so focus on positivity!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you suffer from chronic pain, a healthcare professional can help you regain a better quality of life. 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When we feel pain, our first reaction is often to avoid movement and rest. 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