3. Massage
Sometimes pain results from tensed muscles that also pull other parts of your body out of whack. Chronic inflammation can also linger around stiff joints and the site of any injuries; this reduces blood flow and causes pain. Massage can loosen tense muscles, relax stiff joints, and increase your blood flow.
For that reason, massage is increasingly recommended by doctors as a complement to medicine. Not only can massage improve physical symptoms that cause discomfort, but it is also helpful for managing anxiety and depression. Some people even report a decreased frequency of migraine headaches when they receive regular massages. Be sure to choose a massage therapist with whom you feel comfortable; it is important to speak up if the pressure is too intense for you.