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FDA is creating a regulatory pathway for safe cannabidiol products, but more research is needed considering that nearly one-third of people with chronic pain report cannabis use. It is well known that people with chronic pain often use cannabis to help relieve pain and related symptoms. However, data on the extent to which people with chronic pain have replaced medications with cannabis are limited, wrote Mark C. Bicket, MD, Ph.D., of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and colleagues, in a recent review.
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The experience of living with chronic pain is a complex one. There are so many ways in which chronic pain can affect an individual, from our brains and bodies to our everyday life. However, there are also ways that we can deal with these negative effects and overcome our chronic pain. Even though it sounds impossible, there are even positives that can come from the experience of living with chronic pain!
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If you’ve been diagnosed with a compression fracture in your spine, kyphoplasty may offer much-needed pain relief and prevent permanent spinal deformity. What is Kyphoplasty? The bone on the outside of your vertebrae is stronger than it is on the inside, which is where most compression fractures occur. When you experience a compression fracture, your backbone typically caves in on itself on the weaker side, which can leave you stooped over and in considerable pain.
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Pain memory may be encoded in the brain during sleep much the same way other memories are, opening the door to potential therapeutic targets. Difficulty sleeping can be both a result of chronic pain and a contributor to it. Indeed, poor sleep is a known risk factor for chronic pain, and there is general consensus about this relationship in both the clinical and scientific community, noted Jonathan Elliott, PhD. Dr. Elliott is an assistant professor of neurology at the Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine and a research physiologist at the VA Portland Health Care System.
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Sleep is tough for those with chronic pain. This guide takes you through how sleep affects pain, and how to sleep well despite the pain, plus at the end of this post, you can enjoy our free sleep meditations. Sleep is vital for all of us: it gives our minds the chance to process memories and information, as well as giving our bodies time to rest and recuperate. When we are deprived of sleep, it can increase our risk for a range of health issues.
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What is the Anatomy of the Neck? Seven small vertebrae make up your cervical spine in your neck. In between these vertebrae are discs that provide crucial cushioning and freedom of movement. Surrounding these vertebrae are supporting players, such as tendons, ligaments, and muscles that all work together to provide your neck with an incredible range of motion and flexibility.
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Chronic low back pain, osteoarthritic knee pain, and BPH-related pain may improve with interventional radiology approaches. Highlights from the 2023 Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting. Whether in primary care or specialty pain management, physicians hear pain-related complaints every day, multiple times a day.
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There are many ways to treat and self-manage your pain which can be very effective. Unfortunately, sometimes even when pain is well managed you may experience a flare in symptoms. The question is, what are you supposed to do if a flare in your symptoms becomes so bad that it’s unbearable? Let’s take a look at how you can cope with this situation.
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If the thought of surgery leaves you cold, you’re not alone. Many people opt for less invasive measures to relieve pain, including nerve blocks.
What is a Nerve Block? The human nervous system is an amazingly vast and complex network controlled by the brain and governs almost every action you take in life, from luxuriating in soft sheets to snatching your hand away from an open flame.
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Research illustrates the value of early intervention to address repeated joint inflammation and prevent disease progression. Long-term localized joint swelling was significantly associated with the progression of joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis, based on data from more than 400 individuals.
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