Modified Biofeedback (Conditioned Biofeedback) Promotes Antinociception by Increasing the Nociceptive Flexion Reflex Threshold and Reducing Temporal Summation of Pain: A Controlled Trial

Chronic pain affects 116 million US adults and costs $560 to 635 billion annually in health care utilization and loss of productivity.19,24 Related is the growing problem of prescription painkiller abuse.36 For these reasons, it is important to find safe interventions to prevent and treat pain. Although several effective nonpharmacological pain treatments are available (eg, cognitive and behavioral therapies),10,20,27,45 their effect on pain tends to be small and short-lived.45 Thus, new (or augmented) approaches are needed.
Source: The Journal of Pain - Category: Materials Science Authors: Tags: Original Reports Source Type: research