Imagine having a stroke and then living with unbearable pain for the rest of your life. This is the reality for many people who suffer from central poststroke pain syndrome (CPSP). One method that doctors use to manage this severe pain is deep brain stimulation (DBS). But how effective is it, and wh
Chronic pain is a common problem for breast cancer survivors. It's important to understand that physical, psychological, and social factors all play a role in pain management. To tackle this issue effectively, healthcare professionals need to work together and use different approaches. That's why we
Chronic pain can make it tough to remember things, and scientists are trying to figure out why this happens more to some mice than others. They used tests like the Y-maze and Morris water maze to divide mice into those that forget more (susceptible) and those that don't (unsusceptible) in a chronic
Imagine getting into a minor car accident and walking away with a bruised chest. You might think rest is the best medicine, but what if exercise could help? That's what researchers wanted to find out. They did a big study across many hospitals to see if starting certain exercises right after a chest
Ever felt like changes in weather bring on headaches or make your arthritis flare up? You’re not alone. Dr. Mike Sevilla, from Salem Family Care in Ohio, confirms that weather can affect our health. As winter arrives and we witness major weather shifts, like the recent “bomb cyclone” on the West Coa
Chronic musculoskeletal pain is a global issue, affecting many people long-term. One common treatment is IMPT, which involves various experts and methods. But not everyone sees the same benefits. Some people experience significant relief from pain, fatigue, and disability, while others don't. Resear
Ever wondered what it's like to live with chronic pain that doctors can't pin down? One person explored this exact experience in a unique type of research called autoethnography. This approach offers a deep dive into personal stories while connecting them to wider cultural and social themes. The goa
Imagine having a constant, nagging pain that never goes away. This is the reality for one in five kids and teens. We often think of chronic pain as an adult problem, but youngsters suffer just as much. The trouble is, doctors don't always know how to help them. There's a big disconnect between what
