The families of children affected by chronic pain also bear an economic burden, a report has found. Photo: HANDOUT/Pure Public Relations

Michelle McMahon and her daughter Laura face a daily struggle that most people can't see.

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Behind their smiles and strength, their lives are shaped and often limited, by the relentless presence of chronic pain.

Laura hasn't been the same since a bout of shingles when she was just 10 years old.

She went from being a fit and active middle child to living in increasing pain, unable to run or go to her beloved gymnastics classes.

By the age of 11 she

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