Chronic Pain

Types of Back Pain: Acute Pain, Chronic Pain, and Neuropathic Pain

spine-health — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:07:01 -0800

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Modern Theories of Chronic Pain

spine-health — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:06:04 -0800

One of the more interesting recent advances in modern medicine is a new theory about chronic pain. This article discusses how this new theory - the Gate Control Theory of chronic pain - is changing the way chronic back pain may be understood, diagnosed and treated.

The Spinal Cord and Pain

spine-health — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:06:04 -0800

Pain messages travel along the peripheral nervous system until they reach the spinal cord. The gate control theory proposes that there are “gates” on the bundle of nerve fibers in the spinal cord between the peripheral nerves and the brain. These spinal nerve gates control the flow of pain messages from the peripheral nerves to the brain.

When Acute Pain Becomes Chronic Pain

spine-health — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:06:04 -0800

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Managing Chronic Back Pain

spine-health — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:06:04 -0800

Regardless of which medical treatments you are undergoing, it can always be helpful to understand your non-medical treatment options as an adjunct-- or as a primary means -- to help manage your back condition.People often report that such techniques are very helpful in reducing chronic pain.And even if these techniques don't work for you, these options are usually non-invasive and inexpensive (or free) to try.

Opening and Closing the Pain Gates for Chronic Pain

spine-health — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:06:04 -0800

So far, we have seen that pain signals can be of different types (slow or fast), can travel along different pathways in the brain, and can be influenced by such things as endorphins in the brain stem. But even with all of that, the human pain system is still more elegant.

What You May Not Know About Chronic Pain Relief

spine-health — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:06:04 -0800

If you're suffering from chronic pain it's likely that you've tried quite a variety of treatment options in search of pain relief. To help you achieve a more manageable pain level, this newsletter explores a number of options that might apply to your unique pain experience.

The Gate Control Theory of Chronic Pain in Action

spine-health — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:06:04 -0800

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Types of Back Pain

spine-health — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:06:04 -0800

It's important to have a general understanding of the major different types of back pain, because the type of pain dictates the treatment options.

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Back Pain and Cancer

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Modern Ideas: The Gate Control Theory of Chronic Pain

spine-health — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:06:04 -0800

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Understanding Your Chronic Pain

spine-health — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:06:04 -0800

In recognition of the need for more education related to chronic pain, Congress declared 2002 - 2011 as the Bone & Joint Decade, and this September is National Pain Awareness Month. Events like these include a series of initiatives focused on creating the awareness of chronic pain and information about diagnosis and treatment options.

IDET: an Alternative to Invasive Surgery for Chronic Low Back Pain

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:13 -0800

Intradiscal Electrothermal Annuloplasty (IDET) is a minimally invasive treatment for chronic low back pain that results from certain types of painful degenerative disc disease or contained disc herniation.

Deciding Against Spine Surgery for Chronic Pain Relief- Patients' Advice: Part I

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:12 -0800

Back-to-Back

Patients share advice about deciding against spine surgery
In this section, patients share their insights about why they made the decision not to have spine surgery.

Top Back Surgery Topics:

Back/Neck Surgery Intro

Microdiscectomy

Lumbar Laminectomy

Cervical Spine Surgery

11 Chronic Pain Control Techniques

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:59:42 -0800

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