When Pain Becomes a Barrier - The Hidden Toll of Chronic Pain on Quality of Life, Daily Function, and the U.S. Workforce

This article examines how chronic pain affects quality of life, daily functioning, and the U.S. workforce. It highlights the toll pain takes on sleep, mood, and independence, its impact on everyday tasks, and its role in reducing productivity and increasing disability rates. Backed by CDC and BLS data, it stresses that chronic pain is both a public health and economic issue, and calls for solutions like comprehensive pain management, workplace accommodations, and prevention strategies.

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