All Articles on Pain
Stopping the opioid epidemic: Priority research at KPWHRIOpioid misuse and overdose are now a national priority. For decades, KPWHRI has worked to help patients find safe, effective ways to manage chronic pain.
Massage: An option for chronic low back painChronic low back pain affects millions of Americans every day—people working, playing, and functioning in their daily life. Fortunately, massage has been proven to be an effective choice for many kinds of persistent or chronic back pain.
How effective is acupuncture for chronic back pain?In the largest U.S. study of its kind, our researchers found that acupuncture can help. The treatment helped people with chronic low back pain feel less bothered by their symptoms and function better in their daily activities.
Yoga vs. stretching: Which is better for low back pain?Yoga classes were linked to better back-related function and less chronic low back pain in a large study published by the Archives of Internal Medicine.
Opioids: Encouraging trends and new challengesKaiser Permanente Washington led in reducing opioids. We’re seeing benefits, but more work is needed, writes Dr. Michael Von Korff.
Celebrating Dr. Michael Von Korff’s 36 years of research to improve care for depression and chronic painDiscovering better ways to care for people who are depressed or have chronic pain, one of KPWHRI’s founding scientists has helped change health care around the globe.
Of big data, systems change, research partnerships, and planting redwoodsA conversation with KPWHRI’s Dr. Michael Von Korff, ScD, as he retires after 36 years of transformative health research
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