Understanding chronic pain: a mixed-methods study of lifestyle, function, and self-management in adults
Chronic pain was common and linked to modifiable lifestyle patterns, particularly exercise and BMI, but these factors do not fully explain pain experiences. Socioeconomic influences appeared subtle yet may shape care-seeking. Findings support integrated, lifestyle-oriented, multidisciplinary approaches and improved access to early community-based support.
Authors
- Krishnan Chakravarthy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7994-3786)
- V. Chakravarthi
- Maja Green (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7982-2503)
- Shari Kappell
- Maria Kappell
Institutions
- University of California San Diego (US)
- Pain Management Institute (US)
- VA San Diego Healthcare System (US)
- Solari (Italy) (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pain Management
- Published
- 2025-12-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17581869.2025.2599080
- Primary Topic
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00