Widespread pressure delivered by a weighted blanket reduces chronic pain: A randomized controlled trial

Chronic pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide 73. Efforts at treatment have spawned an ongoing opioid crisis, exposing the need for nondrug treatment options 113. Chronic pain is amenable to modulation by cognitive interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness meditation 107, 112, 146, 162. However, such therapies require resources and training, highlighting a need for more accessible complementary approaches.
Source: The Journal of Pain - Category: Materials Science Authors: Source Type: research