Biopsychosocial Treatment for Functional Pain Syndromes
Published by Clinical Pain Advisor The 2017 annual meeting of the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) included a presentation on biopsychosocial approaches for functional pain syndromes. It was led by Martin D. Cheatle, PhD, associate professor of psychology at...How CDC Opioid Prescribing Guidelines Affect PCPs
Published by Clinical Pain Advisor Due to rapidly increasing rates of opioid dependency and overdose, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain in 2016, to be used in primary care settings....Arthritis Limits Daily Activities of 24 Million U.S. Adults
Published by American Academy of Family Physicians More than 54 million adults in the United States — or about one in four — have arthritis, and almost 60 percent of these individuals are of working age (i.e., ages 18-64). What’s worse is that more...Consider Tai Chi for Back Pain
Published by Consumer Reports New guidelines released by the American College of Physicians suggest that an ancient Chinese martial art can be an effective defense against back pain. Tai chi combines slow, gentle movements with deep breathing and mental focus. It’s...Connect
