New Study Suggests Link Between Long COVID and Chronic Pain Conditions

A new study from the University of Michigan suggests that long COVID may be linked to chronic pain conditions, offering potential insights into the management of these lingering symptoms. The research, published in the journal Pain, found that individuals with chronic pain conditions were at an increased risk of experiencing long COVID features, even without a prior infection. Dr. Bergmans highlighted the potential role of nociplastic pain in contributing to the findings, emphasizing that previous pain experiences could serve as predictors of future pain.