Alterations in temporal summation of pain and conditioned pain modulation across an episode of experimental exercise-induced low back pain

Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability worldwide26, yet up to 90% of patients are diagnosed with non-specific LBP, meaning the pathoanatomical source is unclear10. Further, recurrence following an acute episode may be up to 80%25, with little understanding as to why some patients develop ongoing symptoms9. There has recently been increasing focus on alterations in pro-nociceptive and anti-nociceptive mechanisms, purported to explain or contribute to pain exacerbation and persistence across a range of acute to chronic pain conditions34,45,72.
Source: The Journal of Pain - Category: Materials Science Authors: Source Type: research