The Pain Chronicle

24/03/2021

Pain Gain!

See Pain Chronicle post👉https://tinyurl.com/65h8zese

24/03/2021

When hacking through safety seals and other packaging requirements creates additional pain, is the policy working?

That's the question many sufferers ask themselves daily.

“We have had patients who used hacksaws, pliers, or vice grips to get to their medication.”

24/03/2021

Pain gain.

The has approved a new device called the Q-collar (Q30 Innovations) for use by student athletes (13+).

The device is designed to protect the brain from the effects associated with repetitive sub-concussive head impacts. Good
news! Learn more 👉https://tinyurl.com/yvkk6rnh

Treating TBIs? Lots more study is needed. If you have a TBI, you may be eligible to participate 👉https://tinyurl.com/upzennek

24/03/2021

It sounds counterintuitive. Learn to live with ?

A new study from Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) found that 70% of people living with , experienced higher frequency and severity of pain during the pandemic. More triggers... No surprise, right?

What is surprising is the finding: ICT (Information and Communication Technology) can be deployed to help people (and practitioners) better understand, treat and cope with pain triggers.

For the many that feel "invisible" when it comes to understanding the very personal experience that comes with chronic pain - - this provides an opportunity to unmask it.

See article 👉https://tinyurl.com/ywreeebt

09/03/2021

Wear out your pain?

That's the aim of the new pain management tool that provides wearers with the high frequency nerve stimulation needed to thwart pain.

Does it work? According to Hinge Health 9 in 10 users experience clinically SIGNIFICANT pain relief. On average 56% have pain reduction.

Hinge Health recently announced a partnership with Walgreens
Learn more 👉 https://www.hingehealth.com/for/walgreens1

Hinge Health reduces musculoskeletal costs and engages employees.

04/03/2021

People in chronic pain who report poor patient/physician communication may now have evidence to support the need for better two-way conversations.

Turns out... we DO have a role to play in management after all. HINT: It requires more trial and error to get it right.

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03/03/2021

Pain remains long after game day, according to most pros. Now the NFL and its players association are looking for scientists to help study alternatives to pain medicine, as well as adjusting its testing policies and protocol.

Could this finally open the door for meaningful change in the organization?