Stress to Chronic Pain: Closing the Access Gap
Authored by: Rhea Josyula Art by: Sandy Kong A staggering 20.9% of US adults suffer from chronic pain, a condition that can significantly impact everyday activities and quality of life [1]. Chronic pain is defined as an unpleasant sensory experience leading to potential tissue damage that is present for three or more months. This can span a variety of types including neuropathic, nociceptive, inflammatory, and mechanical. In addition to its detrimental physical effects like tissue damage, it...