Pain
Long-term opioid use… are you at risk?
Almost one-third of people with rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia may be at risk of long-term opioid painkiller use, researchers warn in the British Medical Journal.
Cannabis use in medicine: evidence needed
A lot more research into the risks and benefits of cannabinoids (CBD) is necessary to keep pace with medicinal and recreational use in the US, an expert highlighted at a recent conference.
TENS at high or mixed frequency seems to reduce fibromyalgia pain
Most people have heard about a TENS machine in the context of labour pains. But research also shows they can also be used in some chronic pain conditions, such as fibromyalgia.
Injectable tissue may provide long-term relief for chronic back pain
A minimally invasive treatment that injects tissue into the spine to relieve pain associated with degenerative disc disease lowers pain and improves function over a sustained period, says research due to be presented at a conference.
Non-surgical nerve treatment shows great promise in reducing arthritis knee pain
Genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation, a minimally invasive treatment for arthritis knee pain, can significantly reduce pain, says new research.