Exercise and Chronic Pain

Authors

Maren Wright Voss, Utah State UniversityFollow
Mateja R. Savoie-Roskos, Utah State UniversityFollow
Casey Coombs, Utah State UniversityFollow
Gabriela Murza, Utah State University
Cindy NelsonFollow
Elise Withers

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

6-10-2021

First Page

1

Last Page

9

Abstract

Chronic pain is perhaps the most pervasive medical issue in the United States. The long-term impacts of chronic pain often cause individuals to reduce or eliminate physical activity. Chronic pain can impact physical, mental, and emotional well-being, which can limit daily activity and quality of life. The purpose of this fact sheet is to address the common barriers to being physically active with chronic pain and provide suggestions for safe ways to be physically active even when chronic pain is present.

Recommended Citation

Voss, Maren Wright; Savoie-Roskos, Mateja R.; Coombs, Casey; Murza, Gabriela; Nelson, Cindy; and Withers, Elise, "Exercise and Chronic Pain" (2021). All Current Publications. Paper 2198.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/2198