stackyFACTSWhen psychological distress becomes entirely unmanageable, it conveniently downloads itself into your lower spine. Psychogenic pain occurs when severe internal turmoil triggers very real, agonizing physical aches without any structural damage, proving your body will punish you for avoiding therapy.
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