Sometimes chronic pain arises following an injury, surgery, or infection. Even after the physical issue heals, sometimes the pain can stick around due to psychological reasons.
Other times, chronic pain is the result of an ongoing issue like arthritis or fibromyalgia. And in some cases, the source may not be clear.
There are a few factors that increase your risk of developing chronic pain, such as being overweight, smoking, or having depression. Women are also at a higher risk than men of developing chronic pain.