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: Use heat/cold therapy and pacing to manage daily activity [25, 36].

In late April 2026, the word "chronic" has dominated two very different headlines: the medical evaluations of top NFL prospects and a pivotal shift in how the FDA approaches long-term pain management. 1. The NFL Draft: The "Chronic" Red Dot Chronic

As the 2026 NFL Draft unfolded, "chronic" became the most feared word for high-tier athletes. The biggest story of the draft involved Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy , whose projected top-10 status plummeted due to a "medical red dot" concerning a chronic knee issue [24]. : Use heat/cold therapy and pacing to manage

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: Organizations like SIGN are also updating their recommendations to emphasize that opioids should not be routinely prescribed for chronic pain due to insufficient evidence of long-term benefit [27, 35]. Managing Life with Chronic Pain