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@article{Hoegh:2024:10.2519/jospt.2024.12112,
author = {Hoegh, M and Bannister, K},
doi = {10.2519/jospt.2024.12112},
journal = {Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy},
pages = {97--100},
title = {Pain Science in Practice (Part 6): <i>How Does Descending Modulation of Pain Work?</i>},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2024.12112},
volume = {54},
year = {2024}
}
TY - JOUR
AB - <jats:p> SYNOPSIS: To understand the neuroscience of pain relief, one must know about the descending pain modulatory system. Neuronal pathways that originate in the brainstem and project to the spinal cord to modulate spinal neuronal activity provide a well-documented perspective on the mechanisms of analgesia that underpin pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatment options for people with musculoskeletal pain. Peripheral stimuli or signals from the cortex and subcortical regions of the brain can trigger the descending pain modulatory system (DPMS). The system helps explain how counter-stimulation techniques (eg, acupuncture and manual therapy), the patients’ expectations and beliefs, and social or contextual factors could influence how people experience pain. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2024;54(2):97-100. doi:10.2519/jospt.2024.12112 </jats:p>
AU - Hoegh,M
AU - Bannister,K
DO - 10.2519/jospt.2024.12112
EP - 100
PY - 2024///
SN - 0190-6011
SP - 97
TI - Pain Science in Practice (Part 6): <i>How Does Descending Modulation of Pain Work?</i>
T2 - Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2024.12112
UR - https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2024.12112
VL - 54
ER -
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