CNN addresses the growing issues surrounding pain medications and addictions. As chronic pain continues to become a larger issue, more prescription pain relievers are being abused. This article points out new methods of dealing with chronic pain with out relying heavily on prescription drugs. http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/07/14/ep.drugs.pain.cohen/index.html
TRIPLL director Dr. M. Cary Reid MD, PhD, is quoted in this article about aging populations taking control of their treatment and staying active to avoid chronic pain and other effects of aging. Pain is a widespread problem with the elderly, and it is important for people to know all their options in pain control and prevention. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/richard-w-besdine-md/aging-chronic-pain_b_905719.html
Exercise can help ease joint pain and stiffness for arthritis sufferers. But despite urgings from health officials and plenty of science documenting its benefits, many men and women with osteoarthritis do not engage in any meaningful physical activity in a typical week, according to new research. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/12/arthritis-and-the-exercise-gap/?scp=2&sq=arthritis&st=cse
The New York Academy of Sciences will hold a conference June 2-3, 2011 where experts in chronic pain research and pain management therapy will come together to tackle the issues confronting the field. This symposium will provide a forum for discussion among specialists and researchers to identify new issues in the field, address current challenges, and to explore possibilities of the future. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/226609.php
There can be many sources of chronic pain, and diagnosis and treatment is often challenging. Dismissing some of the common misconceptions can open the way to better and more effective chronic pain management. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/5/prweb8408600.htm
Researchers at MIT and Harvard believe they have found the mechanism through which regular meditation practice helps manage chronic pain. The study, published online in the journal Brain Research Bulletin, found that meditation helps people control a specific type of brain wave that helps suppress distracting sensory signals. This ability to tune out pain signals and focus attention on other sensations allows people to handle stress better and to relieve pain. http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2011/meditation-0505.html
As major component of traditional Chinese medicine and endorsed by the World Health Organization, acupuncture has been shown to effectively reduce one’s perception of pain through stimulation of the nervous system. Though treatment does not treat the disease itself, research has shown acupuncture to benefit those suffering from many conditions, including chronic pain. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/staness-jonekos/acupuncture-a-drugfree-op_b_850792.html
Efficacy of chronic back pain management can be improved if medication is regimented and prescribed appropriately. Taking medication that is specific for a certain type of pain and decreasing one’s dependence on the medication can prove to be beneficial in the long run. http://beckersorthopedicandspine.com/pain-management/3733-4-points-on-medication-management-for-back-pain
Massage therapy can help to minimize the perception of pain. Signals for temperature, pressure, and vibration travel through nerve fibers faster than signals for pain do. In the race to the spinal cord, signals from massage will arrive first, avoiding the sensation for pain and improving blood circulation. http://www.burnsidenews.com/Opinion/Columns/2011-04-18/article-2435526/Massage-therapy-for-pain-management%3F/1
Two-thirds of Americans over the age of 65 have multiple chronic diseases. Without coordinated care, treatment prescribed for one condition can often be the source of negative symptoms in another. A new report, “Multiple Chronic Conditions: A Strategic Framework,” was recently created as a model to encourage changes in the American health care system in order to reduce costs, improve patient quality of life, and strive for better health outcomes. Dr. Anand K. Parekh, an assistant secretary of health in charge of the report, believes that “with an aging population, the persistence of risk factors for disease and the marvels of [...]
