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Frozen shoulder (FS), also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition that causes contraction and stiffness of the shoulder joint capsule. The main symptoms are persistent shoulder pain and a […]

Chronic migraine (CM) is a serious neurological disorder. Central sensitization is one of the important pathophysiological mechanisms underlying CM, and microglia-induced neuroinflammation conduces to central sensitization. Triggering receptor expressed on […]

The new ICD-11 code for chronic pain indicates a direction to divide chronic pain into two categories: chronic secondary pain, which has a clear underlying disease, and chronic primary pain, […]

Resistant and refractory migraine are commonly encountered in specialized headache centers. Several comorbidities, mostly psychiatric conditions, have been linked to migraine worsening; however, there is little knowledge of the comorbidity […]

While distinct, pain and stress share complex biological and psychological mechanisms that-despite their protective functions-can lead to clinically maladaptive changes requiring therapeutic intervention when they recur or persist. Recognized as […]

Chronic pain poses a clinical challenge due to its associated costly disability and treatment needs. Determining how pain transitions from acute to chronic is crucial for effective management. Upregulation of […]

The management of headaches in children and adolescents is still a challenge, with patients experiencing pain for years and polypharmacy. We reviewed the medical history of 31 patients referred to […]

In September 2023, the Japanese Society for Palliative Medicine (JSPM) issued this consensus statement on chronic pain treatment in cancer survivors. With recent advances in the early diagnosis and treatment […]

Small fiber neuropathy (SFN) is characterized by neuropathic pain, associated with decreased quality of life (QOL). It remains unclear which psychosocial factors play a role in SFN. The experience sampling […]