Objective Central sensitization (CS), a mechanism explaining the persistence of symptoms,
has been the focus of many research projects. Explanations given to patients with chronic …

Abstract Purpose of Review Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a musculoskeletal pain
condition that stems from localized, taut regions of skeletal muscle and fascia, termed trigger …

Objective Central sensitization is present in different pain conditions, including chronic
whiplash-associated disorders. In the absence of a gold standard method of assessment to …

Exercise therapy is considered the best evidence-based approach for managing chronic
neck pain. However, the implementation of exercise therapy presents several challenges …

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the evidence for altered central pain
processing in people with nontraumatic neck pain and the relationship among central pain …

Processing spatially distributed nociceptive information is critical for survival. The
conditioned pain modulation (CPM) response has become a common psychophysical test to …

Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) represent a multifactorial condition often
accompanied by altered nociceptive processing and psychological factors. This systematic …

Brain alterations are hypothesized to be present in patients with chronic whiplash‐
associated disorders (CWAD). The aim of this case–control study was to examine alterations …

Central sensitization (CS) involves an amplification of neural processing within the central
nervous system that can result in widespread pain patterns and hypersensitivity to stimuli …

Objective. Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) poses a considerable threat to physical,
mental, and financial health worldwide. Beyond physical difficulties, CMP has a pronounced …