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Why Pain Can Continue After Healing

One of the most confusing things about persistent pain is that it can continue long after an injury has healed. Scans look normal. Tests come back clear. Yet the pain remains. This article explains why this happens, what it means for your body and nervous system, and why ongoing pain does not always mean ongoing damage.

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