People who suffer from chronic pain, from migraines to arthritis, often appear older than they really are.
According to the Journal of the American Geriatric Society, American researchers have shown that people who suffer from chronic pain had the capabilities of someone who is 30 years older than them.
The study focused on mobility and ability to perform daily tasks like running, climbing stars, bathing, dressing and feeding.
Those surveyed were between the ages of 50 and 59 and suffered chronic pain. They were found to be more limited in their actions compared to healthy individuals aged between 80 and 89 years old.
It seems the best way to combat chronic pain, which affects close to 75 million Americans, is to perform physical exercise.