Chronic Pain Survival Items

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Across
  1. 3. – Gentle, stretchy exercise style sometimes recommended for chronic pain
  2. 4. – The go-to method for treating injury: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
  3. 7. – Common painkiller, often paired with ibuprofen
  4. 9. – Trusted wrist/neck/back support item
  5. 10. – Keeps toes warm and hearts warmer
  6. 11. – A daily essential for many chronic pain warriors — two letters, packs a punch
  7. 12. – Helps reduce swelling — often paired with heat later
  8. 13. – Common anti-inflammatory medication
  9. 14. – What you wish you never had to leave
  10. 17. – Warm and snuggly — ideal for sofa or bed
  11. 18. – Fluffy must-have for warmth and softness
  12. 19. – Childhood favourite that brings comfort even now
Down
  1. 1. – A must-have during winter flares — wearable heat
  2. 2. – Place you crash after a pain flare; couch cousin
  3. 5. – These nostalgic movies bring emotional relief
  4. 6. – Used for heat therapy; classic go-to during cramps or aches
  5. 8. – Something you might binge-watch on a flare-up day
  6. 15. – The stuff you wrap around you for instant calm
  7. 16. – “Self-care” essential — something to sip
  8. 18. – Mental escape from pain — immersive form of storytelling