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Can Seasonal Affective Disorder Impact Pain?

Posted on by Zachary Vandenberg, DPT

Now that spring is here and longer, sunnier days are returning, many people are starting to feel relief from the emotional weight of winter. But for those managing chronic pain, the lingering effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) may still be present. SAD doesn’t always disappear overnight, and its physical impacts – like increasing pain sensitivity and stiffness – can persist even as the weather improves. Understanding this connection is key to feeling better year-round, and physical therapy can play a vital role in that process.

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