How can I live more comfortably with back pain?
If your back pain takes time to resolve, you may want to explore alternative ways to manage your pain and cope. Your pain management plan may include traditional, noninvasive treatments combined with alternative, complementary or integrative therapies, counseling, exercise and other lifestyle changes.
Coping with chronic pain
The American Psychological Association offers the following tips on coping with chronic pain:
- Manage your stress.
- Think positively and focus on all the things you can do, not just those you can’t.
- Stay active.
- Consult a professional to talk through concerns and challenges.
- Find support — see Your CSAA IG Resources for programs and resources available through CSAA IG.
Looking for additional support?
For additional support on your well-being journey, please send email to the Wellness Coordinators.
The Wellness Coordinators can:
- Connect you to valuable resources, such as:
- Invest in Yourself (Go to Vista > Search Living Healthy to access the Living Healthy homepage)
- Mental well-being tools and resources (Go to Vista > Search Mental well-being)
- Offer support as you work toward an even healthier life.
- Support you in earning well-being rewards and savings. (Go to Vista > Search well-being incentives)