Steven A. King, MD, MS

A recent study of patients with chronic low back pain sheds light on the association between sleep and opioid use on pain severity and interference.

Is there evidence to support hypnosis for pediatric pain? A new review examined available studies to find out.

A recent CDC report showed that approximately 20% of Americans experienced chronic pain in 2021 and certain groups were most vulnerable. Details in our new slideshow.

Migraine disproportionately affects women, a disparity typically ascribed to hormonal differences. A new study takes a new look at the issue.

Which of the 3 nonopioid analgesics most commonly used to treat acute LBP is/are most effective? A new systematic literature review offers 1 view of the data.

Is combination pharmacotherapy better for neuropathic pain than monotherapy? A recent systematic review and meta-analysis has answers.

Get up-to-date on the newest guidance for clinicians managing acute, subacute, and chronic pain in adults with this quick quiz.

Gabapentin-involved overdose deaths doubled in Q2 2020 compared to Q1 2019, the CDC reports. What do you know, and maybe not know, about the troubling trend?

Is acupuncture effective in reducing pain? Can exercise help patients with fibromyalgia sleep better? New systematic review and meta-analysis provides insight.

Is acupuncture therapy effective for acute perioperative pain and acute pain in the emergency department? A review of the latest evidence, here.

A new review summarized the current evidence about diagnosis and treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis. What are the key takeaways for primary care?

Dyspareunia significantly impacts quality of life for the women it affects but they may not talk about it. Answer these 10 questions about the condition and you'll be ready to ask.

A cross-sectional study found that US adults with chronic pain use a variety of pain management techniques, including opioid and nondrug therapies. Key results in this 10-question quiz.

Lifetime use of opioids for migraine was found to be higher than for triptan medications. Try these 10 questions on other OVERCOME findings.

Is virtual reality a viable option for chronic pain management? A new scoping review suggests it has potential. Here, key findings for primary care.

The American Academy of Neurology recently issued a guideline on oral and topical treatments for painful diabetic neuropathy. Here, a concise summary for clinicians.

Platelet-rich plasma, in theory, seems like a logical and potentially beneficial treatment for osteoarthritis. Our pain expert reviews 2 recent studies that are telling.

In the first review of its kind, authors found encouraging evidence supporting the use of hypnosis for chronic neuropathic pain treatment. Find key results in our new slideshow.

The impact on sexual function of chronic pain conditions has received little research inquiry and requires much more focused clinical attention.

Complex regional pain syndrome is often a medical challenge. Try this in-depth quiz on the etiology, the differential diagnosis, and most effective therapies.

What does the evidence show for the clinical effectiveness of 10 of the most common elective orthopedic procedures? A recent umbrella review sheds light.

From etiology to treatment, get a quick review of the latest guidance for managing chronic pelvic pain in our new slideshow.

Few common pain conditions have been as vexing to both patients and physicians as phantom limb pain. In our new slideshow, get a primer on prevention, treatment, pharmacotherapy, and more.

Many therapies have been studied as treatments for CRPS, including acupuncture and SNRIs. Which ones have been found effective? Scroll through our new slideshow to find out.

What do primary care physicians need to know about CRPS? In our new slideshow, get a primer on diagnostic criteria, suspicious symptoms, testing, and more.

The International Association for the Study of Pain recently released a statement on the strength of current research on cannabis and cannabinoid use in pain management. What did they find?

A new study on conversion of acute to chronic low back pain identifies clinician behavior as well as patient characteristics that increase that risk.

A recent survey queried cluster headache patients to compare cluster headache pain intensity to other painful disorders. The results, highlighted in this quick slideshow, may surprise.

Migraine headaches are a condition commonly seen in primary care. Here is a top-line look at the evidence for efficacy of the wide range of treatments available.

Acute low back pain remains one of the most common reasons for a healthcare visit. Try these 10 questions on a new analysis of risk factors and diagnosis.