pain treatment

Cloning unique white blood cells could be the secret to solving a significant public health problem, pain. Chronic pain impacts tens of millions of people in the U.S. Few options are available to treat it effectively, especially now with a crackdown on opioids due to abuse with an estimated 107, 622  overdose deaths associated with it in the U.S. in 2021, according to The Center for Disease Control’s National Center for Health Statistics. During this week’s show, hosts Dr. John Phillips and Kym McNicholas talk to Vladimir Yarov-Yarovoy, a professor in the Department of Physiology and Membrane Biology at the UC Davis School of Medicine in Northern California about how a new research project could revolutionize pain treatment with fewer side effects and complications

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In this episode, Ayesha discussed the first FDA-approved virtual reality treatment for chronic lower back pain. The virtual reality system is called EaseVRx and is developed by virtual reality medtech company AppliedVR. The non-invasive treatment system is self-administered and is designed for at-home use. It consists of a virtual reality headset, controller and breath amplifier, and has preloaded software with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and behavioral skill-based content including exercises and lessons as part of the treatment plan. The editorial team discussed the novelty of virtual reality treatments for conditions like chronic pain and depression as well as the benefits of at-home treatments as they offer convenience and reduce burdens on patients and caregivers.

The editorial team also talked about Canadian CDMO Biovectra’s recent announcement of its plans to build a biomanufacturing facility for large-scale production of mRNA therapeutics, including mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. During the pandemic, only a handful of production sites continue to produce the vaccines, which has led to global shortages, delays and distribution inequities. To address this, Biovectra is set to build the first domestic large-scale mRNA production plant in Canada with financial backing from the Canadian government. The company plans to produce doses of the current COVID-19 mRNA vaccines and also be equipped to produce mRNA therapeutics for future projects and potential health emergencies. 

Read the full articles here: 

FDA Approves First Virtual Reality Pain Treatment

Biovectra to Build First mRNA Vaccine and Drug Manufacturing Plant in Canada

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What is Pain?

Pain occurs when something hurts, causing an uncomfortable unpleasant feeling. The presence of pain often means something is wrong. Each individual is the best judge of his or her pain.

What is the difference between acute and chronic pain?

Acute pain usually comes on suddenly and is caused by something specific. It is sharp in quality. Acute pain usually does not last longer than six months. It goes away when there is no longer an underlying cause of pain. Causes of acute pain include: Surgery, Broken Bones, Dental Work, Burns or Cuts, Labor and Childbirth

Chronic Pain is pain that is ongoing and usually lasts longer than six months. This type of pain can continue even after the injury or illness that caused it has healed or gone away. Pain signals remain active in the nervous system for weeks, months or years. Some people suffer chronic pain even when there is no past injury or apparent body damage. Chronic pain is linked to conditions including Headache, Arthritis, Cancer, Nerve Pain, Back Pain, and Fibromyalgia Pain. 

While yoga therapy isn’t a magic cure-all for pain, We find it interesting that regular practice only increases its efficacy - you are likely to get stronger, more flexible, healthier and happier the more you practice. Additionally, its been shown to make other treatments more effective ... for example, regular practice is likely to have a pretty profound effect on your nervous system, stress response, and overall well being which may reduce the need for pharmaceuticals. 

Join Tonya & Kimberly as they discuss yoga therapy’s role in the treatment of chronic pain conditions.