Millions of Brits are unable to exercise, sleep, or endure long journeys in the car – due to constant and debilitating pain. A study of 2,000 adults found 52 per cent report some kind of regular, physical pain – such as back troubles, arthritis, or skin conditions.
Of these, 35 per cent can’t comfortably exercise, and three in ten find it impossible to get a full night’s sleep. Even walking up the stairs proves to be an almost impossible task for 23 per cent, while a fifth need help getting up off the sofa.
Being away from home, attending long meetings, and enjoying a soak in the bath, are also a major feat for many. Gareth Lucy, spokesman for hygiene and health company Essity, which commissioned the research, said: “It is staggering how many people feel unable to do everyday tasks, such as climbing the stairs or even walking, due to the pain they are experiencing.
