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Age-Related Spine Changes
As people age, the spine undergoes several changes [1]. These changes include decreases in mineral density, degeneration of various facets of the spine, and misalignment [1, 2]. These processes do… Read article
Neuropathic Pain after Whiplash Injury
Whiplash associated disorders (WAD) occur frequently, with one of their most common causes being motor vehicle accidents [1]. They are typically associated with psychological distress, sensory and motor dysfunction, and… Read article
Chronic Pain in Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (CNS) that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks the myelin sheathing that covers nerve cells.1 The resulting… Read article
Catastrophizing in Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is a significant medical problem globally 1, resulting in substantial disability, discomfort, and social and economic repercussions: In 2016, over 20% of adults in the U.S. were estimated… Read article
Chronic Pain due to Lyme Disease
In late 1975, a group of Yale scientists traveled to Lyme, Connecticut to investigate what they thought was an outbreak of rheumatoid arthritis (Elbaum-Garfinkle, 2011). The most common symptom among… Read article
Pain Classifiers: Nociceptive, Neuropathic, and Nociplastic
The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) defines pain as an “unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with, actual or potential tissue damage,”… Read article
Pain Management for Pelvic Neoplastic Disease
Pelvic neoplastic disease is a life-threatening condition [1]. It is associated with a high degree of pain, which may not be treatable with surgery, depending on patients’ bone quality and… Read article
Electrodiagnostics in Pain Management
A relatively new diagnostic tool, electrodiagnostic testing is used to investigate the electrical activity of nerves and muscles, especially when a patient seeks treatment for pain with an unclear source… Read article
Chronic Pain and Neurological Disorders
In the United States, 1 in 5 adults suffers from chronic pain [1]. Women, unemployed and impoverished adults, and rural residents are more likely to experience this condition, especially with… Read article
Dry Needling for Headaches
Dry needling is a promising therapeutic technique that has continued to gain popularity in the past few years. Now, there is new evidence to suggest that dry needling may be… Read article
Use of PMMA in Spine Procedures
PMMA, or polymethylmethacrylate, goes by a number of names, including acrylic, acrylic glass, Perspex, or plexiglass. It is both a lightweight and shatter-resistant alternative to normal glass. PMMA’s potential for… Read article