Chronic pain continues to be one of the most challenging health problems that exists. Sadly, the suffering from chronic pain often flummoxes the medical community and leads to people feeling ignored ...

Chronic pain and cancer pain management require a multimodal approach that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual ...

Psychological treatment is one alternative, and we are now one step closer to understanding exactly how it works," says Vase, who, in addition to being a professor of psychology, also holds a ...

Psychological treatment can relieve pain. New research now shows what happens in the brain -- and what specific treatments psychologists, doctors and patients can turn to. Psychological treatment can ...

Pain hurts. CBT can help. Source: Polina Zimmerman/Pexels Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based treatment for chronic pain and illness rooted in science and research (Ehde et al 2014 ...

Almost everyone will deal with back pain at some point in their lives. Most recover quickly—but for about 20% of people, ...

Pain catastrophizing is characterised by an exaggerated negative orientation towards actual or anticipated pain. Comprising rumination, magnification and feelings of helplessness, it predicts greater ...

Almost everyone will deal with back pain at some point in their lives. Most recover quickly - but for about 20% of people, acute pain becomes a chronic condition that interferes with daily life and ...

Explore the complex interplay between mind and pain perception, highlighting the need for integrated, multi-disciplinary pain ...