by Ellen Goldbaum, University at Buffalo University at Buffalo researchers who previously discovered how chronic neuropathic pain arises in the brain have now developed a treatment to block it. The research conducted by scientists in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at UB was published online July 31 in the journal Brain, Behavior, and...
Category: <span>Pain/Inflammation</span>
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Lower Back Pain? Self-Administered Acupressure Could Help
Science and technology news A recent study finds that acupressure, a traditional Chinese medicine technique, can improve chronic pain symptoms in the lower back. “Acupressure is similar to acupuncture, but instead of needles, pressure is applied with a finger, thumb or device to specific points on the body,” says Susan Murphy, ScD, OTR, an associate...
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Joint lubricating fluid plays key role in osteoarthritic pain, study finds
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE A team at the University of Cambridge has shown how, in osteoarthritis patients, the viscous lubricant that ordinarily allows our joints to move smoothly triggers a pain response from nerve cells similar that caused by chilli peppers. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It causes joint pain and stiffness, and in some people swelling and...
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Combined online self-management for pain, associated anxiety and depression works
by Regenstrief Institute Pain is the most common physical symptom for which adults seek medical attention in the United States, while anxiety and depression are the most common mental health symptoms for which adults visit a doctor. Drugs, especially opioids, may not be the only or best therapy. Highlighting another potential treatment option, a new...
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Rheumatoid arthritis and back pain
Rheumatoid arthritis can cause inflammation and pain in the joints, including the spine and hips. This can cause back pain and stiffness. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can cause inflammation in any joint. For some people, RA affects the joints in the spine, causing stiffness and pain. RA may also be related to sciatica. There are some home and medical treatments...
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Treating pain with magnetic fields
Scientists have designed a hydrogel loaded with magnetic particles and laboratory-grown neurons. By applying magnetic force, the researchers were able to reduce the pain signaling of the neurons. In the United States, chronic pain is “the most common cause of long-term disability.” When applied to neurons, a magnetic field can reduce the cells’ pain signals,...
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Spinal surgery for osteoporosis no better for pain relief than injections
Vertebroplasty (surgery to repair spinal fractures) is no more effective for pain relief than a sham (placebo) procedure in older patients with osteoporosis, finds a trial published by The BMJ today. The researchers say their results “do not support vertebroplasty as standard pain treatment in patients with osteoporotic vertebral fractures.” Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become weak and more...
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Specialized compound could lead to chronic pain relief without the use of opioids
Purdue researchers have discovered a compound that could lead to the treatment of chronic pain without the need for patients to rely on opioids. A team led by Val Watts, associate head and professor of medicinal chemistry and molecular pharmacology in Purdue’s College of Pharmacy, said the compound shows unparalleled selectivity in inhibiting the adenylyl cyclase 1...
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Topical curcumin gel effective in treating burns and scalds
These are results from 5 days upon application of curcumin gel to burns, and results after 6 weeks. What is the effect of Topical Curcumin Gel for treating burns and scalds? In a recent research paper, published in the open access journal BioDiscovery, Dr. Madalene Heng, Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the David Geffen School of...
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Light-based pain relief goes green
One of the green-lit enclosures used in the study According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, approximately 100 million people in the US alone suffer from chronic pain. Although opioids (powerful pain relievers) may help, they can cause serious side effects such as dizziness, vomiting and constipation – plus they’re addictive. So, what...