Posted on Jun 15, 2022
Discovery in the brains of army veterans sheds light on the neurobiological mechanisms behind...
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Chronic pain and trauma often co-occur. However, most previous research investigated them in isolation and using subjective measures such as surveys, leading to an incomplete picture. A new study in Frontiers in Pain Research has filled in some of the blanks. It found three unique brain connectivity signatures that appear to indicate veteran susceptibility or resilience to pain and trauma, regardless of their diagnostic or combat history. The study could pave the way for more objective measurements of pain and trauma, leading to targeted and personalized treatments.
Discovery in the brains of army veterans sheds light on the neurobiological mechanisms behind...
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Many mental health providers do not have specialized training in treating chronic pain and instead focus only on the emotional issues that pain patients experience. Cognitive-behavioral therapy for pain involves psychoeducation about how psychological and social factors can affect pain. Some call it compartmentalization which is accomplished by way of activities. It requires the cognitive restructuring of negative thoughts and beliefs about the pain. In the veteran population, there is a higher degree of PTSD that many health providers prescribe pharmaceuticals remedies. Our studies have found that Service and/or Therapy K-9 have been as effective or an improvement over the standard of drugs.
Good article - Thanks! COL (Join to see)
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Was the length of time the Vet was in pain factored in there anywhere? Personally it's been since Dec 4, 1985, and I find that I have a higher tolerance than others.
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