Chronic pain is often the result of an initial injury or underlying condition.
Common causes of chronic pain include:
Fibromyalgia
Arthritis (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis)
Back injuries, such as herniated discs and sciatica
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Endometriosis
Shingles (postherpetic neuralgia)
And more
Chronic pain can be debilitating, limiting your ability to work, exercise and enjoy life. In fact, chronic pain can impact your ability to perform daily tasks. It may interfere with your ability to do household chores, care for children or even enjoy physical intimacy with a loved one. And chronic pain can make it difficult — if not impossible — to work, which could lead to unemployment or the need to reduce your hours.