Chronic pain

New AI implant promises drug-free relief for chronic pain

University of Southern California researchers have developed a groundbreaking ultrasound device that could reduce reliance on addictive painkillers for patients with chronic pain.

Walking has proven to dramatically reduce the recurrence of low back pain

Researchers have discovered that adults who regularly walk can nearly double the time they remain free from low back pain recurrences.

Focused research to enable safer and more effective use of opioids

Over the past year, the Michael G DeGroote Institute for Pain Research and Care has offered a series of articles in Open Access Government...

Medical cannabis in chronic pain management

Steph Sherer, Founder and President of Americans for Safe Access (ASA), discusses the prevalence, challenges and treatments for chronic pain management.

How can cannabis help with chronic pain?

A staggering 51.6 million Americans live with pain daily; Ellen Smith from the U.S. Pain Foundation tells us about how medical cannabis supports her management of chronic pain.

Understanding osteoarthritis: Causes, symptoms, and treatment options

With ten million people in the UK alone suffering from osteoarthritis, Dr Deborah Lee explains the prevalence of the condition, the common risk factors, and preventative measures.

Medicinal cannabis: The future of chronic pain treatment?

Alberto Sainz Cort to discuss the prevalence of chronic pain and opioid use in the United States, as well as medical cannabis as a potential treatment for pain.

Lack of access to treatment for opioid dependence is concerning

Monica Racoviță, Senior Researcher at The Health Policy Partnership, argues that opioid dependence is a pressing issue, yet treatment for it is still out of reach for many.

The relationship between alcohol consumption and chronic pain

New research reveals how both alcohol consumption and withdrawal have the potential to result in hypersensitivity and increased chronic pain.

How income plays a part in your experience of physical pain

Study finds link between income and experience of physical pain, suggesting that a a lower income rank is linked to a higher likelihood of experiencing pain.

What is the ‘entourage effect’ of cannabis and how can it relieve pain?

The ‘entourage effect’ of cannabis comes from the pain-relieving effects of the plant, but could we boost this pain-relieving efficacy of THC without the psychoactive side effects?

Understanding back pain: demystifying myths and fears

Hamilton Hall MD FRCSC, Executive Director, Canadian Spine Society/Back Care Canada, helps us to understand back pain, leg pain and how to manage the problem.

Incontinence treatment through bioelectrical implant therapy

In a current incontinence treatment, researchers are exploring how to physically regulate bladder function by bioelectrical implant signals.

What are the physical health benefits of cold water therapy?

Coldwater therapy means exposing the body to cold temperatures by immersing the body in cold water. This might be by cold water swimming or taking cold water showers or baths.

Will CBD replace opioids?

America is gripped by opioid addiction and a dangerous opioid epidemic - could CBD be a viable replacement?

Vitamin D deficiency linked to chronic inflammation

Vitamin D deficiency is linked to chronic inflammation, which can contribute to a wide range of complex diseases including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and autoimmune diseases.

How does mindfulness meditation reduce pain in the body?

Mindfulness meditation reduces pain by separating it from the self, where neural circuitry supports mindfulness-induced pain relief

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