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Chronic Pain

Chronic Pain As a Disease: Why Does It Still Hurt?

Peer-Reviewed Article

Severe chronic back pain can disrupt life and hinder daily activities, often requiring surgery for relief.

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Overview

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Types of Back Pain: Acute Pain, Chronic Pain, and Neuropathic Pain

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Understanding Neuropathy Symptoms

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Chronic Pain As a Disease: Why Does It Still Hurt?

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All About Neuropathy And Chronic Back Pain

The disc between two vertebrae can degenerate and be compounded by diabetes.

Types of Back Problems Linked to Diabetes

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Understanding Chronic Pain

Disc degeneration in the spine can sometimes be caused by or accelerated by diabetes.

Uncontrolled Diabetes Linked to Chronic Back Pain

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When Acute Pain Becomes Chronic Pain

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Types of Back Pain

Treatment

Strategies for Coping with Chronic Pain

Strategies for Coping With Chronic Pain Infographic

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How to Recognize and Manage Neuropathic Pain

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Chronic Pain Coping Techniques - Pain Management

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11 Chronic Pain Control Techniques

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