Race Differences in Pain Sensitivity Among Former Professional American-style Football Players

Racial disparities in the pain experience are well-documented. Specifically, previous studies have shown that compared to White individuals, Black individuals report greater pain severity and sensitivity (e.g., lower pain thresholds) within the general population. However, the understanding of how these differences in pain sensitivity contribute to pain outcomes, particularly among former American football (ASF) players, whose psychosocial experiences may differ significantly from those observed in the general population, remains unknown.
Source: The Journal of Pain - Category: Materials Science Authors: Source Type: research