How to Live Well with Chronic Pain
Living with chronic pain is tough. But with the right guidance and support, we can learn how to not just survive but thrive despite our chronic pain. Chronic pain is defined as pain that is long-term, lasting beyond 3 months. It’ll come as no surprise that chronic pain can sap the joy from your life and reduce your level of functioning. This study explains that “In addition to the physical health consequences, chronic musculoskeletal pain can have a profound negative impact on an individual’s emotional and social well-being.”