Chronic pain has a lasting impact on someone’s quality of life. A new study from Great Britain indicates that those who suffer from chronic pain face complications with their health and quality of life for decades to come. The … [Read more...]
Treating Pain By Targeting the Nervous System
A new clinical study has looked at people dealing with chronic pain and how it is thought about. The researchers involved in this study believe that by helping people retrain sensorimotor actions, pain can be managed and interpreted by the … [Read more...]
What’s the Best Way to Treat Pain?
About ten years ago, the dangers of misusing opioids became much more well known than they previously were. And then in 2016, the CDC published new guidelines for how opioids should be prescribed. Current research indicates that after these … [Read more...]
Opioid Prescriptions and the Elderly
A group of researchers recently looked at medical conditions that were diagnosed when patients were children–and how that impacted their likelihood of being prescribed opioids later on in life. They found that people who were diagnosed with … [Read more...]
The Connection Between Opioid Use and Chronic Pain
Opioids are often prescribed to help those that deal with chronic pain live a better life. However, a new study that looks at the relationship between opioid use and the development and growth of chronic pain and gives us a little bit more … [Read more...]
New Strategies in Treating Chronic Pain
A new study shows that anti-inflammatory treatments might have more negative consequences than once thought. Newly emerging research indicates that blocking inflammation might actually be one of the causes of chronic pain in some … [Read more...]
Predicting Pain, and How it Can Help
According to a recent study, it is possible to look at brain waves and predict future pain with accuracy through them. This latest research could be a big game changer when it comes to how doctors help those battling chronic … [Read more...]
Blood Pressure Meds Might Do More than Once Thought
A new study from the University of Minnesota Medical Center recently published a study that reveals that blood pressure medication might have some unintended effects when it comes to the brain. They published their findings in the journal, … [Read more...]
Pain, Food, and Obesity
A change in pleasure derived from eating might be one of the causes of obesity in those that suffer from chronic pain, according to a newly published study. When it comes to chronic back pain, there is a high correlation of … [Read more...]
The Difference Between Chronic and Acute Pain
Chronic pain is a major issue, especially in older adults. Pain is uncomfortable, difficult to treat, and can lead to emotional issues along with the physical pain that is already present. This can make someone’s life a lot harder than it … [Read more...]
Chronic Pain and Mental Health
A big breakthrough in chronic pain research could mean a much higher quality of life for seniors that deal with this issue. New research indicates that chronic pain can be effectively treated through psychological … [Read more...]
Predicting Chronic Pain and How This Can Help
Chronic pain is no small thing. Yet many people live with it on a daily basis. However, some researchers are beginning to take steps to help those that deal with chronic pain see some of their symptoms go away. Previously, pain … [Read more...]
