Mechanism-based classification of pain has been advocated widely to aid tailoring of
interventions for individuals experiencing persistent musculoskeletal pain. Three pain …

Chronic pain affects more than 50 million Americans. Treatments remain inadequate, in
large part, because the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying the development of …

Central sensitization refers to the amplification of pain by central nervous system
mechanisms. Classically described as a consequence of ongoing nociceptive input, it is …

Objectives The COVID‐19 crisis is a significant stressor worldwide. The physical and
emotional condition of individuals with pain sensitization syndromes who are experiencing …

Background Pain, fatigue, and depression frequently co‐occur as a symptom cluster. While
commonly occurring in those with cancer and autoimmune disease, the cluster is also found …

Aims: To characterize psychologic functioning across five chronic overlapping pain
conditions (COPCs)—temporomandibular disorders, fibromyalgia, low back pain, headache …

At least 15% to 20% of women suffer from chronic pelvic pain, which is defined as pain
occurring in the abdomen or pelvis for at least 14 days per month and is severe enough to …

Chronic pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience that persists or recurs
more than three months and may extend beyond the expected time of healing. Recently …

Cannabidiol (CBD) is widely advertised as helpful for chronic pain management but
research is limited. Using a cross-sectional, anonymous survey, we examined patterns of …

Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) is a common and debilitating disease with
poor treatment outcomes. Studies from the multidisciplinary approach to the study of chronic …