How to Release Endorphins for Pain Relief

Substitute Pain Pills For Exercise

According to the Mayo Clinic, exercise is an effective way to eliminate or reduce pain. From chronic pain to menstrual cramps, exercise is definitely what the doctor ordered. Because exercise induces the body to release endorphins, it is most effective when incorporated into a daily or weekly routine. Natural pain blockers, endorphins block pain signals from reaching the brain. The more consistently a person exercises, the more he will build a defense against aches, pains and minor depression.

Instructions

1. Lift weights to build muscle mass and maintain a strong frame. Weight training provokes the body into releasing endorphins. Regular training will build a tolerance against minor aches and pains and joint discomfort.

2. Walk regularly to induce a gradual buildup of endorphins in the body. Take a brisk walk 3 to 5 days per week, taking long strides and swinging your arms forward, above your heart, for added effectiveness.

3. Dance to increase your heart rate and send a burst of endorphins into the body. Latin styles, belly dancing and modern styles are examples of dance routines that increase the heart rate, speed up the metabolic rate and increase oxygen in the cells.

4. Clean the home to release endorphins. Dusting, vacuuming and cleaning windows or countertops increase the heart rate, as well as upper-body strength. As the heart rate climbs (as compared to a sedentary position), endorphins are released, and chronic pains wane. As a consistent level of endorphins start to remain in the body, the body will become less susceptible to disease and infection, as well as chronic pains and depression.

Tips & Warnings

• Create a weekly exercise plan for best results.

• Not all pains should be treated with exercise.

References

• Mayo Clinic