A US study finds that more than a third of acute low back pain patients go on to have chronic low back pain. Treatments not in agreement with guidelines increase the likelihood of the transition.
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New Clinical Trial Shows No Benefit of High-Intensity Strength Training for Knee Osteoarthritis Pain – But Don’t Give Up on Exercise!
Researchers try to make sense of a negative result.
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How Confident Are You in Your Pain Rating?
A recent study shows that how long it takes people to rate their pain predicts how confident they are in their pain rating. The results have implications for pain researchers and perhaps one day for patients too.
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Using Evidence-Based Pain Research to Inform Health Policy in Canada: An Interview with Fiona Campbell
In a wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Fiona Campbell discusses her background in pain care, pain policy in Canada, and much more.
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How Food Triggers the Pain of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
An immune reaction in the colon makes sensory nerves more sensitive.