Early intervention may fight chronic pain without opioids

Knowing who will benefit from early intervention for chronic pain after an injury or surgery may be as simple as a short 2-question survey.

Sarah Avery-Duke • futurity
March 20, 2024 ~5 min

Weather-based pain forecast could influence daily plans

Most people with chronic pain say they would change their plans for the day based on a weather-based pain forecast.

Erica Techo-U. Georgia • futurity
Jan. 12, 2024 ~5 min


Simple test predicts if a steroid shot will ease neck pain

Epidural steroid injections are a common treatment for neck pain, but they don't help everyone. A new test can predict who will get relief.

Kristen Crocker-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Feb. 15, 2023 ~7 min

Chronic pain in the US has gotten ‘substantially worse’

Chronic pain in the US affects more people and has a greater economic cost than heart disease, diabetes, and cancer combined.

Bert Gambini-Buffalo • futurity
May 12, 2021 ~6 min

Nerve-blocking antibody relieves chronic low back pain

New research indicates tanezumab could offer relief for chronic lower back pain.

Mark Michaud-Rochester • futurity
June 19, 2020 ~5 min

People with chronic pain need support during COVID-19

During COVID-19, some people with chronic pain and/or addiction won't have access to support programs. An expert offers tips on coping through the crisis.

Maud Alobawone-Rutgers • futurity
April 17, 2020 ~4 min

Should you use CBD for pain? 5 pieces of advice

CBD supplements are an increasingly popular option for treating pain. Experts offer some tips and context for the lack of scientific evidence.

U. Michigan • futurity
Nov. 6, 2019 ~5 min

Method treats chronic neuropathic pain without surgery

"The findings are particularly important given the current national opioid epidemic and the imminent need for new methods for treating chronic pain."

Ellen Goldbaum-Buffalo • futurity
Sept. 17, 2019 ~5 min


Pain creams work about as well as placebos

"Our study of nearly 400 pain patients suggests that people who use these compounded creams and gels are being taken advantage of..."

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Feb. 5, 2019 ~5 min

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