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Belfast pain programme helps patients control chronic pain without pills

Belfast pain programme helps patients control chronic pain without pills

More than 100 patients have completed an intensive three-week programme at Knockbracken Health Care Park, which teaches psychological techniques to manage chronic pain. The programme incorporates physical activity, discussion, and mental health treatments, assisting individuals in comprehending their discomfort more effectively. A recent investigation revealed residents in the most disadvantaged regions face an elevated susceptibility to persistent pain.

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