Understanding the Nervous System’s Role in Chronic Pain

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If you live with chronic pain, you’ve probably noticed that it’s not just a sore back or achy joints. Pain can feel all encompassing. That’s because your nervous system plays such a major role in chronic pain. This article will explore how chronic pain and the nervous system are interconnected. We’ll discuss strategies for calming…

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New Anatomical Model with Fat Pads for Aesthetic Injection Education

We’re excited to announce a powerful upgrade to the Medical Aesthetic Injections Considerations and Approaches course on Myoguide Academy: the release of our enhanced 3D-anatomical head and neck model, Martha with Fat Pads. This updated model takes medical aesthetic injection education to the next level giving learners the ability to explore facial fat pads in…

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Chronic Pain in Sexual & Gender Minority (SGM) Adults: Lessons from the PRIDE Study

A July 2024 analysis published in Pain Medicine used data from the PRIDE Study, an American cohort of LGBTQ+ adults, to explore chronic pain patterns in sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals.  Study Overview 6,189 American adults completed the 2022 PRIDE questionnaire; of those who completed the pain questions, 2,935 reported experiencing chronic pain (lasting…

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How to Stay Engaged in Your Chronic Pain Care Between Appointments

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When you live with chronic pain, much of your care happens outside the doctor’s office. The space between medical appointments can feel long, uncertain, and overwhelming—but it’s also where meaningful self-care and progress can happen. That’s where the I-Engage Academy comes in. This free online resource is designed to help you stay supported, informed, and…

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Clinical Guide to Spasticity Management: Comparison of Phenol, Cryotherapy, Botulinum Toxins, and Injection Guidance Techniques

Spasticity, which often arises from upper motor neuron syndromes (e.g., stroke, cerebral palsy, or spinal cord injury), leads to abnormal muscle tone and impaired mobility. Treatment involves a combination of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic strategies, with local interventions like phenol neurolysis, cryotherapy, and botulinum toxin injections serving as the foundation of targeted spasticity management. Injection guidance…

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Patient Activation: A Learnable Skill for Better Pain Management

Living with chronic pain can feel overwhelming, but one factor that significantly improves health outcomes is patient activation—an individual’s knowledge, skills, and confidence in managing their health and healthcare. The good news? Patient activation is not an inherent trait but a skill that can be learned and strengthened over time. What is Patient Activation? Patient…

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