If you're not keen on going to the doctors and try to avoid booking an appointment whenever possible, you're far from the only one. While pain is a red flag that something's wrong, many of us will try any other solution - from trying to sleep better to lowering our cortisol levels - before visiting a doctor.
But that needs to change. According to a survey by Wellbeing of Women, 4 in 10 women say pain causes sleep issues, and almost a quarter say pain has contributed to feelings of depression, with 39% saying it's meant they feel less able to exercise.
