Persistent pain is pain that continues after three months. It affects around three out of ten people. Persistent pain affects everyone differently. But it can be scary, exhausting and have a huge impact on many areas of your life including mood, sleep, your ability to work and be socially and physically active.
It can sometimes occur without any obvious reason. A number of factors have been associated with persistent pain. These include:
These include:
You may experience ongoing symptoms, that may be aggravated by certain activities, and reduced by others, or for no obvious reason.
It’s very important to understand these facts about persistent pain:
Try some of these self-help tips.
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