There are a lot of reasons for the opioid crisis facing Americans these days, but the use or overuse of drugs doesn’t change the fact that many people are really in pain. Chronic pain is something that many people must face every day. Some medical researchers are starting to look to technology as a path to pain relief for patients. Advancements in treatment, in mattress and sleeping aids, and even some wearable devices that can help reduce pain are among the options being investigated.

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