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Understanding the Link Between Chronic Pain and Fatigue

  • September 21, 2024

Chronic pain is more than just physical discomfort — it often leads to overwhelming fatigue. People with long-term pain report feeling drained of energy, making it difficult to engage with daily life. A study from the United Kingdom found that pain and fatigue are the two biggest barriers to maintaining an active and meaningful life. Pain, in its short-term form, serves a protective purpose by alerting the body to injury and preventing further harm. However, when pain becomes chronic,...