Overview and Pathophysiology of Myofascial Pain Syndromes Myofascial pain is a common source of pain in the neck, low back, and other areas of the body. The term “myofascial pain” encompasses many different painful conditions, including muscle strain, myofascial trigger…
Treatment of chronic pain involves understanding the delicate interplay of nociceptive, neuropathic, and nociplastic mechanisms involved in any given pain syndrome’s pathophysiology. Research into the underlying pathways for chronic pain has provided the mechanistic basis to utilize numerous non-opioid medications…
Introduction Pain is defined by the International Association of Pain (IASP) as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with actual or potential tissue damage.” Given that pain is not only a symptom but also…
Introduction Neuropathic pain comprises a wide range of heterogeneous conditions. Various types of neuropathic pain may have distinct pathophysiologic causes and different clinical signs and symptoms. Despite the diversity of conditions classified as “neuropathic pain,” many potentially share common underlying…