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Understanding that chronic back pain originates from within the brain could lead to quicker recovery, a new study finds

  • Written by Yoni Ashar, Assistant Professor of General Internal Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Understanding that chronic back pain originates from within the brain could lead to quicker recovery, a new study findsApproximately 16 million U.S. adults have chronic back pain.Olena Ruban/Moment via Getty Images

Most people with chronic back pain naturally think their pain is caused by injuries or other problems in the body such as arthritis or bulging disks. But our research team has found that thinking about the root cause of pain as a process that’s...

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