CU Boulder Today—A neural circuit hidden in an understudied region of the brain plays a critical role in turning temporary pain into pain that can last months or years, according to new University of ...

Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have identified a specific brain circuit that plays a crucial role in deciding whether pain becomes chronic, a finding that could someday lead to new ...

Chronic back pain is the most common type of pain, affecting around 16 million American adults — and now a new study has revealed some discouraging findings about potential treatments. Only around one ...

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Researchers looked at 56 treatments for acute and chronic pain. Few of them were effective. By Nina Agrawal Acetaminophen. Acupuncture. Massage. Muscle relaxants. Cannabinoids. Opioids. The list of ...