Pain is a tricky thing to manage. It's not just about the physical stuff. It's also about feelings, thoughts, and how people act. That's why finding ways to ease pain is so important. One new approach is using extended reality (XR), which includes virtual and augmented reality. The idea is to create digital worlds that can distract and calm people who are hurting. It...
A recent study looked into how a cooling patch affects babies during a common vaccine. The focus was on how much pain the babies felt and how happy they were with the whole process. The vaccine in question is the one that protects against measles, mumps, and rubella. The research team wanted to see if this cooling patch, called ShotBlocker, could make a differen...
Back pain is a huge issue. It's the top cause of long-term disability. And guess what? It's only going to get worse. Fear avoidance beliefs (FAB) play a big role in how bad back pain gets. They can affect when it starts, how intense it is, how often it happens, and how it impacts daily life. Young adults are getting back pain more and more. But what's causing this fe...
Nerve pain can be a real drag. It often stems from injuries that squeeze nerves, causing a mix of stress, inflammation, and issues with the tiny powerhouses in our cells, called mitochondria. This type of pain is known as chronic constriction injury, or CCI. Vitexin is a plant-based compound that might help with this kind of nerve pain. Researchers tested vitexin o...
Chronic pain is a heavy burden. It can lead to dark thoughts and even suicide. But some people find ways to cope. They find strength in their beliefs and in their ability to bounce back. This journey was explored in a recent study. It looked at how Daoism and resilience help people deal with chronic pain and suicidal thoughts. The study mixed different methods. Firs...
Understanding how newborns experience pain is crucial for their well-being. However, the way different healthcare professionals evaluate and handle this pain can vary significantly. This discrepancy is a topic of interest in the medical field. Newborns can't speak for themselves, so healthcare providers must rely on their observations and tools to gauge pain levels....
Pain from orthodontic separators can be a real issue for many people. It is a common experience for those undergoing orthodontic treatment. It can be a real problem. To find a better way to manage this pain, a study was done. It looked at how laser therapy at specific points on the body could help. These points are the same ones used in acupuncture. The study i...
Chronic pain is a tough battle. It's not just about the physical discomfort. It's also about how the brain and nerves react to that pain. A recent exploration shed light on how mindfulness and physical activity can team up to tackle this issue. The study zeroed in on the nervous system's sensitivity in people with long-term pain. Special tests and a tool called the ...
Pain has been a constant companion of humans since the beginning of time. How people have viewed and handled pain has shifted greatly over the centuries. To grasp how we understand pain today, it is important to look back at how different cultures and eras have dealt with it. The earliest humans likely saw pain as a mysterious and often supernatural force. They migh...
Pain after surgery is a big deal. It is especially true for those who have had operations on their digestive system. A recent study looked into how much patients know, think, and do when it comes to managing pain after surgery. The study took place over a few months and gathered information from five different medical centers. The goal was to see how these three ...