My laboratory previously discovered that exosomes in the blood of patients with an active shingles rash can increase stroke risk and inflammation. Thus, we hypothesized that circulating exosomes in ...

A neural circuit hidden in an understudied region of the brain plays a critical role in turning temporary pain into pain that can last months or years, according to new University of Colorado Boulder ...

Although often invisible, chronic pain is everywhere. More than one-quarter of Americans have pain lasting more than three months. With medical treatment and lost productivity costs of up to $635 ...

There is a good chance you know someone with a central sensitization syndrome. Someone with chronic migraines for years? Someone with chronic back pain for years? Someone with chronic digestive ...

Myofascial pain syndrome and fibromyalgia both cause chronic pain. Myofascial pain is localized, often affecting your neck, shoulders, or back. Fibromyalgia pain is widespread and may affect muscles ...

There is a long-studied relationship between persistent physical pain and emotional dysfunction such as anxiety, anger, and ...

Causes, Countermeasures, and What Chiropractic Can Do | Namerikawa City, Toyama Prefecture"My back hurts..."If it's just for ...

Sometimes, a study on one topic can reveal important issues in another. Case in point: A recent Lancet study explored what a person’s life was like before they developed chronic pain — the diseases ...

Not only can experiencing chronic pain affect your mood, experiencing depression can also raise your chances of living with chronic pain. When you think of chronic pain and depression, you probably ...

Muscle strains, chronic pain conditions, arthritis, or rib injuries may all cause musculoskeletal chest pain. Musculoskeletal chest pain is pain relating to the muscles, tissues, and bones in the ...