Patterns, Efficacy, and Cognitive Effects of Medical Cannabis Use in Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Patients
Abstract Background: Medical cannabis (MC) is being used with greater frequency in the management of chronic pain. While its efficacy…
Musculoskeletal pain
A Comprehensive Analysis of Fibromyalgia and the Role of the Endogenous Opioid System
Abstract Fibromyalgia represents a chronic pain disorder characterized by musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and cognitive impairments. The exact mechanisms underlying fibromyalgia…
Cannabinoids as a Potential Alternative to Opioids in the Management of Various Pain Subtypes: Benefits, Limitations, and Risks
Abstract Introduction: Pain is a global phenomenon encompassing many subtypes that include neuropathic, musculoskeletal, acute postoperative, cancer, and geriatric pain.…
What Is New in Classification, Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: A Narrative Review
Abstract Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) is the most common type of chronic pain, defined as persistent or recurrent pain condition…
Cannabidiol (CBD) in Rheumatic Diseases (Musculoskeletal Pain)
Abstract Purpose of Review: This review will address the many uncertainties surrounding the medical use of cannabidiol (CBD). We will…
Cannabis against chronic musculoskeletal pain: a scoping review on users and their perceptions
Abstract Background: Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) may lead to reduced physical function and is the most common cause of chronic…
Medical cannabis for the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome: a retrospective, open-label case series
Abstract Background: The use of cannabis for treating fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) has not been comprehensively investigated. Thus, we have assessed…
Medical cannabis for orthopaedic patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain: does evidence support its use?
Abstract The treatment of chronic, non-cancer musculoskeletal pain has become a topic growing interest as it is believed to be…
Cannabinoids for fibromyalgia pain: a critical review of recent studies (2015–2019)
Abstract Introduction: Fibromyalgia is a chronic health condition characterized by widespread, severe musculoskeletal pain that affects an estimated 5–7% of…