Abnormalities in the structure of the brain predispose people to develop chronic pain after a lower back injury, according to new research. The findings could lead to changes in the way physicians treat patients' pain by treating it aggressively with medication early on to prevent the pain from becoming chronic. Most scientists have assumed chronic back pain stems from the injury site.
According to a group at MayoClinic.com (2010), "Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve and its branches — from your back down your buttock and leg. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body. It runs from your ...
ABC7Chicago.com | Predicting Who Will Have Chronic Pain Science Daily (press release) Most scientists and clinicians have assumed chronic back pain stems from the site of the original injury. "We've found the pain is triggered by these irregularities in the brain," said A. Vania Apkarian, senior author of the study and a professor of ... Brain May Be Hard-Wired For Chronic PainScience 2.0 Brain scans may detect predisposition to chronic painABC7Chicago.com If your back hurts it could be in your head -- literallyPBS NewsHour all 6 news articles » |
Lower Back Pain Relief Exercises | “Sciatica Treatment At Home” Teaches ... PR Web (press release) Sciatica Treatment At Home created by George Best is a new sciatica treatment program that covers lower back pain relief exercises, and detailed instructions on how to perform these exercises with ease. A full Sciatica Treatment At Home overview on the ... |
Back pain, one of the most common physical, and debilitating ailments today, affects 70% - 80% of us at one time or another in our lives. However, as a result of the obesity epidemic, that number continues to climb. So if you are suffering or have suffered ...
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