How do negative emotions affect joint pain?

Negative emotions like chronic stress, worry, and anxiety not only reduce your quality of life but also may make your joint pain feel worse. And if you've got osteoarthritis, your body already has plenty to deal with without weathering the added burden of a lousy mood. So the next time you struggle to get out of a chair or mount a flight of stairs, think about ways to turn around those feelings of frustration, anxiety, or sadness.

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