NIH Study: Brain Structure Linked to Predisposition for Chronic Pain

An article recently published in the journal Pain substantiates the belief that the brains play an important role in chronic pain, noting that the structure of the brain may predict whether an individual will be a chronic sufferer of low back pain. Brain scans of 46 low back pain sufferers revealed just how their brains are built might predispose them to the condition. “Our results support the notion that certain brain networks are involved with chronic pain,” says a researcher. “Understanding these networks will help us diagnose chronic pain better and develop more precise treatments.” Click here to read the details of the study.