Chronic pain may become intertwined with how people perceive themselves, brain scans suggest

For people with chronic back pain, everyday movements like bending down to tie their shoes or picking up a grocery bag can trigger painful flare-ups. Now, scientists have made a surprising discovery: These episodes may activate a brain network that’s associated with our sense of self. In a new study, the researchers found that movement-induced […]
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