One in three cannot remember being pain-free, survey finds

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A third of people surveyed cannot recall a time when they were completely pain-free, according to research by the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress.

A survey of 1,000 adults receiving chiropractic care has found that 31 per cent of respondents cannot recall a time when they were completely pain-free. The research, conducted by the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, highlights the daily toll of musculoskeletal pain across the UK.

Three-quarters of respondents experience pain or discomfort at least a few days each week. More than half have reduced or stopped exercising due to pain, and nearly half struggle to sleep comfortably. In the South East, 30 per cent of respondents feel that pain is a normal part of life.

Dr Sherry McAllister, president of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, said healthcare providers should look beyond measuring pain severity. She argued that the important question is 'what is your pain preventing you from doing?' and highlighted impacts on sleep, exercise, relationships and emotional wellbeing. Dr McAllister is touring the UK to discuss these issues, including a forthcoming talk at the McTimoney College of Chiropractic in Abingdon.

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One in three cannot remember being pain-free, survey findsThe finding comes from a new survey highlighting the daily toll of musculoskeletal (MSK) pain in Oxford and across the UK.Oxfordshire Guardian · 14 Nov, 12:30
One in three cannot remember being pain-free, survey findsThe finding comes from a new survey highlighting the daily toll of musculoskeletal (MSK) pain in Oxford and across the UK.Oxford Mail · 14 Nov, 12:30

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