How to raise your pain tolerance?

Question

I get terrible period cramps every month, and sometimes even a small knock hurts a lot. My friend joked I need to raise my pain tolerance. Is there any actual way to do that?

Lata Srinivasan · Accepted Answer

Please be very careful when trying to push through severe pain to 'raise your tolerance'. I once ignored a deep abdominal pain thinking I was being strong, and it turned out to be a severe infection that required emergency surgery. If you are in pain, please see a doctor immediately instead of trying to tolerate it.

Rajiv Makhija · Answer

When I was undergoing physical therapy at a top hospital, the doctors told me that pain is a warning signal from your body. You shouldn't try to increase your tolerance blindly. Ask your doctor clearly what level of discomfort is normal during recovery and when you should stop and rest.

Preeti Saxena · Answer

I always worry that my pain tolerance is too low because even a small headache makes me panic. I have found that deep breathing and mindfulness apps help calm my mind down, which makes the pain feel a bit more manageable. Just don't push yourself too hard, okay?

Karan Johar · Answer

Hey buddy, don't stress too much about having a low pain tolerance. Everyone's body is wired differently! Just listen to your body, take breaks when you need them, and don't try to be a hero. It is totally fine to take it easy.

Riya Sen · Answer

Building pain tolerance, especially for sports or workouts, is mostly about mental conditioning. Practicing meditation, visualization, and slowly increasing your workout intensity helps build that mental grit. Just know the difference between good muscle burn and actual injury pain.

How to raise your pain tolerance?

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Consult a internal medicine specialist

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