All Articles on Pain
Mindfulness meditation eases chronic low back painJAMA publishes research by Kaiser Permanente researchers, comparing mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and usual care for back pain.
A call for a more patient-centered approach to treating back painDr. Dan Cherkin reflects on three decades of research on relieving back pain, concluding a supportive, healing context is key.
Group Health’s guidelines helped our Group Practice reduce doses of opioids for chronic painDr. Michael Von Korff discusses how Washington state guidelines also appeared to lower opioid doses, but large dose reductions followed health plan initiatives.
A ‘booster dose’ of more massage helps reduce neck painGroup Health and University of Vermont researchers find a longer treatment period is better for reducing dysfunction.
It’s time to pay attention to chronic painSo says a new national pain strategy from the Department of Health and Human Services. You can influence the strategy with your comments.
It’s complicated: Opioids for low back painA state-of-the-art review in The BMJ by Dr. Michael Von Korff and two colleagues describes an array of complications from long-term opioid use for chronic low back pain.
Opioids for chronic pain: Finding hope in advocacy and researchIn our first blog post by a patient, Dave Duhrkoop shares his experience with chronic pain and opioid medications—highlighting the role advocacy and research play in improving care and outcomes.
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