Dealing with chronic back pain doesn’t exactly make you want to jump for joy. Quite the opposite, in fact. But did you know that smiling and feeling happy may actually help to reduce your symptoms? And not just because of the chemical reactions in the body! According to our London chiropractor, the feeling of happiness – however you define it – often goes hand- in-hand with healthier lifestyle choices. When we’re in good spirits, we tend to eat better, exercise more regularly and get better quality sleep.
This may be because leading a healthy lifestyle helps you achieve your goals, which leads to happiness.
So think about the goals and dreams you have that back pain can’t get a grip on and make achieving them part of your daily lifestyles. You may just find that you are better able to manage your back pain symptoms as a result.
Stay happy. Stay healthy!