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Pain Management

20-Minute Mindful Breathing Intervention Reduces Cancer Pain

Aug 23, 2024

THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A single session of 20-minute mindful breathing is beneficial for reducing cancer pain, according to a study published online Aug. 20 in BMJ Supportive &am...

Endometriosis Pain May Impair Body Perception and Affect Emotional Regulation

Aug 22, 2024

The following is a summary of “Pain severity and depressive symptoms in endometriosis-patients: mediation of negative body awareness and interoceptive self-regulation,” published in the July 2024 ...

Validity of Spanish MPFI-24 and Psy-Flex to Assess Psychological Flexibility in Chronic Pain

Aug 22, 2024

The following is a summary of “Psychometric examination of the Multidimensional Psychological Flexibility Inventory Short Form (MPFI-24) and the Psy-Flex Spanish versions in individuals with chronic...

Socioeconomic Factors and Barriers to Treatment in Chronic Severe Back Pain

Aug 22, 2024

The following is a summary of “Who are the people with chronic severe back pain not receiving pain treatment?,” published in the July 2024 issue of Pain by Feldman et al. Limited data exist...

Impact of a Single Session of PNE on Pain Intensity and Psychological Variables in Patients With CLBP

Aug 21, 2024

The following is a summary of “Short- and medium-term effects of a single session of pain neuroscience education on pain and psychological factors in patients with chronic low back pain. A single-bl...

Mindfulness-Based Interventions Via Telehealth Beneficial for Chronic Pain

Aug 21, 2024

TUESDAY, Aug. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- For veterans with chronic pain, scalable, telehealth mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are beneficial for improving pain-related function compared with...

Musculoskeletal Pain in Pregnancy Increases Cesarean Odds, No Impact on Newborn Outcomes

Aug 16, 2024

The following is a summary of “Association between musculoskeletal pain during pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analyses,” published in the March 2024 issue of Obstet...

Problematic Pharmaceutical Opioid Use Common in Noncancer Pain

Aug 16, 2024

THURSDAY, Aug. 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- For individuals with chronic noncancer pain (CNCP) treated with opioid analgesics, problematic pharmaceutical opioid use (POU) is common, according to a st...

Pain Diagnoses Seen for Most Patients With Cerebral Palsy

Aug 15, 2024

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Most patients (89.0 percent) with cerebral palsy (CP) have one or more documented pain diagnoses, according to a research letter published online Aug. 5 i...

PEMFT Shows Promise as Safe, Effective Complement to PT for Chronic Low Back Pain

Aug 14, 2024

The following is a summary of “Positive effect of pulse electromagnetic field therapy on pain and disability in chronic low back pain: a comparative study,” published in the June 2024 issue of Rhe...

Pain and Interpretation Bias Tied to FoP in People With Diabetes

Aug 14, 2024

The following is a summary of “Role of pain and interpretation bias in fear of disease progression in people with diabetes,” published in the July 2024 issue of Pain by Michalski et al. Fea...

Consistent Sex Disparity Seen in Pain Management

Aug 14, 2024

TUESDAY, Aug. 13, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A consistent sex disparity is seen in pain management, with women less likely to be prescribed pain-related medications than men, according to a study publi...

Rural Patients May Benefit From Improved Comprehensive Pain Management and Understanding of Cannabis Use Risks and Benefits

Aug 13, 2024

The following is a summary of ““It frees your body from that pain thought”: A mixed-methods exploration of patterns, contexts, and experiences of cannabis use for pain in rural communities,” p...

Posterior Surgery Noninferior to Anterior for Cervical Radiculopathy

Aug 13, 2024

MONDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with cervical radiculopathy, posterior surgery is noninferior to anterior surgery with respect to success rate and reduction in arm pain, accord...

Optimizing Digital Pain Management Interventions

Aug 12, 2024

Digital pain management interventions should offer tailored content, structured goal-setting, healthcare support, and focus on changing attitudes and behaviors. The COVID-19 pandemic has accele...

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Spinal Cord Stimulation for Managing Pain in Chronic Pancreatitis

Aug 09, 2024

The following is a summary of “A sham-controlled, randomized trial of spinal cord stimulation for the treatment of pain in chronic pancreatitis,” published in the July 2024 issue of Pain by Gulisa...

Identifying Predictors of Subacute Pain Following Total Knee Arthroplasty

Aug 09, 2024

The following is a summary of “Predictors of subacute postoperative pain after total knee arthroplasty: A secondary analysis of two randomized trials,” published in the July 2024 issue of Pain by ...

Ten-Minute VR Therapy Provides Sustained Pain Relief for Patients With Cancer

Aug 07, 2024

A new study suggests virtual reality pain relief interventions may be effective at reducing pain in hospitalized populations with cancer. Virtual reality (VR) provides pain relief in various he...

Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain: 2024 State of Affairs

Aug 06, 2024

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an end-of-line treatment option for patients with chronic pain. However, controversies circle this topic, leading to a ‘trench war’ between neuromodulation practit...

Assessing Intraoperative and Postoperative Pain in Infants Using the NIPE™ Monitor During Inguinal Hernia Surgery

Aug 05, 2024

The following is a summary of “An Objective Evaluation of Intraoperative and postoperative pain in infants undergoing open inguinal herniotomy and Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair using the Newbo...

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