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7. Chronic Stress
Stress has been flagged as a source of inflammation, hormone imbalance, poor recovery, and a host of other ailments. In fact, chronic stress is so disruptive to your body and sleep cycle that some experts believe it to be the main culprit behind several serious diseases, including chronic pain conditions. A few aspects of the stress response may be at play, including an overactive adrenal gland (resulting in adrenal fatigue), poor regenerative rest (known as stage 4 sleep), and emotional tension. Ultimately, prolonged stress can lead to a domino effect, eventually interfering with all your body’s natural processes – including pain response.
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