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Chronic pain summary

Chronic pain is pain that continues for more than 12 weeks. Chronic pain can affect people of all ages and any part of the body. It may be caused by an injury or a condition like arthritis. Staying active is important in helping people to manage chronic pain.

Chronic pain

Polymyalgia rheumatica
Trigeminal neuralgia
Painful health conditions
Fibromyalgia
Ways to ease pain
Ways to manage chronic pain
Complex regional pain syndrome
TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) pain relief

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