Chronic Back Pain Linked to Personal Identity

Researchers at UC San Diego have made a surprising discovery about chronic lower back pain. They found that this type of pain is connected to the brain's sense of personal identity. Unlike acute pain, which typically shuts down self-awareness, chronic pain activates a brain network associated with memories and self-perception. This finding could change how we understand and treat chronic pain.

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