Physical, Psychosocial Activity May Be Protective Against Development of Chronic Pain in Older Adults
Weekly vigorous activity and cultural engagement may protect against the development of chronic pain in older adults.
Psychosocial
Greater Trauma Associated With Amplification of Pain, Spinal Nociception
Trauma exposure plays a significant role in both pain response and development of chronic pain.
National Academies Report on Health Effects of Cannabis
In January 2017, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released a report titled “The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: The Current State of Evidence and Recommendation for Research.”
Psychosocial Factors That May Predict Opioid Analgesia
Multiple psychosocial factors such as depression, anxiety, and pain catastrophizing are associated with opioid analgesic response.
Integrating Pain Psychology Into Training Programs, Continuing Education
No-cost pain psychology curricula should be added to graduate and postgraduate psychology programs.
