If you’ve never had chronic pain, it is tough to understand the toll it takes physically and mentally. Even though it doesn’t always manifest in an obvious way, those with chronic pain face serious struggles and reduction in quality of life. Here are some things individuals with chronic pain often express others would understand about their situation.

If you suffer from chronic back pain, you know a little relief can be hard to find. Many people are searching for a natural way to relieve their pain instead of resorting to medicine or invasive measures. Here are three strategies you can implement to alleviate your back and muscle pain without the aid of painkillers, surgery or drugs.

When you’re dealing with chronic pain, sleep can be a welcome relief. However, chronic pain can make sleep difficult by preventing you from sleeping or waking you up in the middle of the night. The National Sleep Foundation reports one in five Americans struggles to sleep because of chronic pain.

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