Pain usually eases over time, but for sufferers of chronic pain that's not the case. It's estimated 600,000 people in Ireland deal with chronic pain, be it aches, muscle weakness, or lack of energy.

Dr. Basabjit Das, Consultant in Pain Medicine at the Beacon Hospital, joined us to explain more about chronic pain. And, how it can be managed over time.

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