The Science of Pain Management (1): Spirits, Gods, and the Opium Poppy
Higher organisms have developed nervous systems capable of perceiving pain because pain serves as one of the body’s protective mechanisms against danger—for example, helping us escape from heat, cold, sharp objects, or physical impact. Imagine what might happen if we had no…
World-Class Athletes Who Suffered Back Pain During Competition: Tiger Woods, Rafael Nadal & Neymar
For most people, back pain, joint pain, and other musculoskeletal problems may develop for many reasons, including aging, physical activity, prolonged or inappropriate sitting posture, excess body weight, as well as certain illnesses and inflammatory conditions.Professional athletes may have stronger muscles, joints,…
The Science of Pain Management (2): The Revolutionary Era of Morphine, Ether, Cocaine and Surgery
In Part 2 of our history of pain medicine, we explore substances that have been used to relieve pain from the past to the present, along with the side effects and consequences associated with their use. Opium, Morphine, Heroin and Their Use…
The Science of Pain Management (3): Central Organizations and the Final Destination of Pain Care
Organizations Dedicated to Pain Management After World War II, one of the earliest clinics established specifically for the treatment of chronic pain was created at Bellevue Hospital in New York by anesthesiologist E. Lowenstein. In Europe, one of the first dedicated pain…