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Chronic Pain
Prevention
Chronic pain can't always be prevented. But staying in good physical and mental health may be the best way to prevent it or help you cope with it.
- Treat your health problems early.
- Get enough sleep every night. Learn to alternate activity with rest throughout each day.
- Exercise.
- Eat a balanced diet.
- Try to reduce stress in your life to prevent chronic pain from developing.
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