Chronic pain is a difficult issue for many adults, and as we age we often notice soreness, aches, and other pains that did not exist before. There are plenty of explanations for where these pains come from, but many people believe that pain in specific areas of your body are prophetic. Perhaps you've heard that itchy palms mean you will soon come into money? Similar theories explain that back pain means you are worried about money, neck pain suggests you are holding a grudge, and hip pain derives from an inability to change. Of course, stresses in life are related to physical pains, and it may be helpful to think about the stresses in life where your pains are coming from.

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