The high prevalence and societal burden of chronic pain, its undertreatment, and disparities
in its management have contributed to the acknowledgment of chronic pain as a serious …

Chronic pain is widely prevalent among Veterans and can have serious negative
consequences for functional status and quality of life among other domains. The Veterans …

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the most frequent neurodegenerative disease of the
motor system that affects upper and lower motor neurons, leading to progressive muscle …

Effective management of patients with pain requires accurate information about the
prevalence, outcomes, and co-occurrence of common pain conditions. However, the …

Introduction Chronic low back pain (cLBP) is prevalent, especially among military veterans.
Many cLBP treatment options have limited benefits and are accompanied by side effects …

Background Treatment of spasticity poses a major challenge in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
(ALS) patient management. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC): cannabidiol (CBD) …

Background The opioid crisis has necessitated new approaches to managing chronic pain.
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Whole Health model of care, with its focus on …

Abstract The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been training clinicians in its
cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain (CBT-CP) structured protocol since 2012. The …

Military service assimilates individuals into a socially cohesive force to address dangerous
and traumatic situations that have no counterpart in civilian life. Upon leaving active duty …

Background Interest in complementary and integrative health (CIH) approaches, such as
meditation, yoga, and acupuncture, continues to grow. The evidence of effectiveness for …