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Papers: 23 Mar 2019 - 29 Mar 2019


Human Studies


2019 Dec 01


Pain Med


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Widespread Pressure Pain Hypersensitivity, Health History, and Trigger Points in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain: A Preliminary Study.

Authors

Castaldo M, Catena A, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C, Arendt-Nielsen L
Pain Med. 2019 Dec 01; 20(12):2516-2527.
PMID: 30921463.

Abstract

Pain sensitivity in chronic neck pain patients may be influenced by health conditions related to higher levels of widespread pressure pain hypersensitivity (sensitization). Trigger points have also been reported to play a role in the sensitization process.