In December 2018 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effectiveness and possible use of honey in disorders affecting the ears, nose … Read more
Cognitive functional therapy is more effective than manual therapy and exercise at reducing disability, depression/anxiety and pain-related fear, but not pain, in individuals with non-specific low back pain
In April 2019 researchers from Norway and Australia published the results of their study to assess the effect of cognitive functional therapy in individuals with non-specific chronic low back pain. … Read more
The potential benefit of cannabis use for chronic neuropathic pain may be outweighed by the risk of potential adverse effects
In March 2018 researchers from Germany published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of cannabis for chronic neuropathic pain. A total of 16 studies with … Read more
Dermatologists call for further research to determine which medical conditions cannabis can safely help as numerous unsubstantiated claims are currently being made and advertised to the public
In March 2019 dermatologists from Canada published their review of dermatology-related uses of medical cannabis. They stated that in the USA, cannabis is approved to treat a variety of dermatological … Read more
Vitamin D supplementation and improved calcium intake, in the form of dairy products, may improve urinary and psychological symptoms and quality of life in individuals with overactive bladder
In March 2019 researchers from Jordan published the results of their study to assess the relationship between vitamin D status, daily calcium intake and overactive bladder. A total of 55 … Read more
Individuals with fibromyalgia may find that they experience greater morning pain following a wakeful night
In November 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between sleep discrepancy, its night-to-night variability and firbromyalgia symptoms. 223 adults with fibromyalgia … Read more
A reduction in total sleep time and sleep quality appear to be associated with an increased risk of gastrointestinal disorders, depression and anxiety
In March 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether there was any association between sleep duration and risk of common medical and mental … Read more
Local stabilizing exercises plus pelvic floor muscle training reduces pain and functional disability and increases range of body movement and pelvic floor muscle strength in women with pelvic girdle pain following childbirth
In January 2019 researchers from Egypt published the results of their study to assess the effect of exercise, with or without pelvic floor muscle training on pelvic girdle pain following … Read more
Tai Chi appears to improve bone mineral density and relieve osteoporotic pain
In January 2019 researchers from China, USA and The Netherlands published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of Tai Chi on individuals with osteopenia and … Read more
Exercise may improve hand pain, function and finger joint stiffness in individuals with hand osteoarthritis
In January 2017 researchers from Norway published their review of the scientific literature to assess the effect of exercise in people with hand osteoarthritis. A total of seven studies were … Read more
Aerobic exercise appears to improve health-related quality of life and may slightly reduce pain intensity in individuals with fibromyalgia
In June 2017 researchers from Norway published their review of the scientific literature to assess the effect of aerobic exercise in adults with fibromyalgia. A total of 13 studies involving … Read more
Higher regular caffeine consumption appears to be associated with a higher pain threshold and increased pain tolerance
In September 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of regular caffeine consumption on pain sensitivity. 62 individuals, aged between 19 and … Read more
Cannabis appears to reduce pain intensity and pain disability as well as symptoms of anxiety and depression in individuals with chronic pain diagnoses
In August 218 researchers from Italy published the results of their study to assess the effect of cannabis use on symptoms associated with various chronic pain diagnoses. A total of … Read more
Yoga may improve shoulder and arm pain severity in patients with breast cancer
In August 2018 researchers from Turkey published the results of their study to assess the effects of yoga on shoulder and arm pain severity in patients with breast cancer. 42 … Read more
Vitamin D supplementation and a higher intake of dairy appears to improve pain and any symptoms of anxiety and depression in individuals with musculoskeletal pain
In September 2018 researchers from Jordan published the results of their study to assess the effect of correcting a vitamin D deficiency on musculoskeletal pain and accompanying symptoms of anxiety … Read more
Iyengar yoga may improve malalignment of the lower extremities during walking and improves emotional wellbeing in adolescents with obesity
In July 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the benefits of yoga on gait, quality of life, physical activity and pain in adolescents … Read more
Cannabis oil may improve moderate to severe complex motor disorders in children
In January 2018 researchers from Israel published the results of their study to assess the effectiveness, safety and tolerability of medical cannabis in children with complex motor disorders. Two cannabis … Read more