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A paraventricular hypothalamic nucleus input to ventral of... : PAIN

A paraventricular hypothalamic nucleus input to ventral of... : PAIN

aJiangsu Key Laboratory of Neuropsychiatric Diseases and Institute of Neuroscience, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China bDepartment of Anesthesiology, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China *Corresponding author. Address: Laboratory

Blocking ‘atypical’ opioid receptor may help treat chronic pain

Blocking ‘atypical’ opioid receptor may help treat chronic pain

Researchers have discovered a possible way to increase levels of natural opioids in the brain. The new approach involves blocking an opioid receptor that normally inactivates these molecules. Synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl, naloxone, and morphine, are

Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: An Exercise Treatment Protocol

Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: An Exercise Treatment Protocol

Low back pain is one of the most common complaints seen in medical practice. Although often associated with degenerative disc disease, sacroiliac joint dysfunction can be overlooked as a possible cause of low back, pelvic, and leg pain. In some cases,

Physical Therapy at Home: Exercises and Devices to Relieve Pain during the Pandemic

Physical Therapy at Home: Exercises and Devices to Relieve Pain during the Pandemic

Many physical therapy sessions have been put on hold during the coronavirus lockdown. Yet, patients rely on these regimens for chronic pain relief as well as to heal traumatic injuries. PPM talked to board member and physical therapist Tiziano Marovino, DPT,

Topical Options for Post-Herpetic Neuralgia Pain

Topical Options for Post-Herpetic Neuralgia Pain

Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) is the most common chronic complication of herpes zoster, defined as dermatomal pain lasting at least 90 days after the appearance of an acute herpes zoster rash. This complex neuropathic pain syndrome is caused by the

Am I a Candidate for Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine?

Am I a Candidate for Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine?

Osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM), sometimes called osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), is a comprehensive set of manual, or hands-on, maneuvers to help diagnose, prevent, and treat a range of conditions and injuries. The approach may also involve

CBD Uses for Arthritis

CBD Uses for Arthritis

If you have chronic arthritis pain, you may be wondering about cannabidiol (CBD) as a treatment. CBD, along with delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and other chemicals, is found in marijuana. But unlike THC, CBD is not “psychoactive” — that is, it does

Scientists Target Link Between Chronic Pain, Cognitive Impairments

Scientists Target Link Between Chronic Pain, Cognitive Impairments

Chronic pain patients often suffer from impaired cognitive function as a side effect of their pain. That degradation isn’t addressed by pain-relief medications, some of which can even make the deficit worse. Researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas

What Is Chronic Pain and How Does it Lead to Addiction? - Dr. Paul Christo MD

What Is Chronic Pain and How Does it Lead to Addiction? - Dr. Paul Christo MD

Individuals struggling with chronic pain walk a tightrope between obtaining relief from their pain through medications and avoiding potential addiction to the drug itself. It may seem that becoming addicted to opioids for pain relief is a new phenomenon, but

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