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Chronic Pain Following COVID-19 Infection Is More Common Than You May Think Chronic Pain Following COVID-19 Infection Is More Common Than You May Think
Chronic Pain Following Covid-19 Infection Is More Common Than You May Think We are continuing to learn more about the lasting effects of the COVID-19 virus. An infection that we first thought primarily impacted the lungs, we now know that it can have a significant impact on many of our bodily functions. Many patients who have been severely impacted by COVID-19 are now experiencing chronic pain. Unfortunately, almost 10% of these individuals will suffer from musculoskeletal post-COVID pain symptoms during the first year after infection. Pain associated with COVID-19 infection can be grouped into three main categories: pain associated with being critically ill, pain …

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