Hank from the Science Show explaining the biochemistry of pain — how it works, why we have it, and how painkillers, whether they’re over the counter or heavy-duty prescription bad boys, make the pain go away.
Why We Have Pain & How We Kill It
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100 million Americans have chronic pain. Very few use one of the best tools to treat it.
vox.com
Chronic pain often has no physical cause. Psychotherapy can reduce the suffering.
Chronic Pain May Drive Some to Suicide
webmd.com
In this study, researchers led by Dr. Emiko Petrosky from the U.S. National Center for Injury Prevention and Control analyzed data on more than 123,000 suicides in 18 states between 2003 and 2014.
Chronic pain sufferers to try Abbott’s non-opioid pain therapy before getting device implant
neuronewsinternational.com
Abbott has announced the launch of the new dorsal root ganglion Invisible Trial System, which is approved by the US FDA and received CE Mark in Europe.
Researchers developing nonopioid drug for chronic pain
sciencedaily.com
Researchers are developing a drug — now in its earliest stages — that can treat certain types of chronic pain without the addictive consequences of opioids.
How Tai Chi Can Relieve Chronic Pain | Care2 Healthy Living
care2.com
Research shows that tai chi can help people dealing with fibromyalgia symptoms and chronic pain, and it offers many other health benefits to boot.
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