Factors Associated with the Pressure Pain Threshold in Healthy Chinese Men

Zhang, Youjie; Zhang, Shijun; Gao, Yong; Yang, Xiaobo; Zhang, Haiying; Wu, Chunlei; Liao, Ming; Xie, Yuangliang; Zhang, Zhifu; Qin, Xue; Yu, Xiaoxiang; Li, Li; Hu, Yanling; Mo, Zengnan

doi:10.1111/pme.12158

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“…41,42 Moreover, this sensitivity could be influenced by many factors attributed to central or peripheral neurons and related to modulated pain pathways, as well as by other factors, such as demography, metabolism and lifestyle. [43][44][45][46] The involvement of the anterior temporalis, which had a significant correlation with neck disability, reinforces the concept of complex interconnections between masticatory and cervical structures. 47 Although this correlation was observed between neck disability and muscle sensitivity, no association with pain intensity was found, indicating that these parameters are a reflection of different aspects of the painful condition.…”

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Neck disability is associated with masticatory myofascial pain and regional muscle sensitivity

Costa

Ferreira

Pereira

et al. 2015

Archives of Oral Biology

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Neck disability is associated with masticatory myofascial pain and regional muscle sensitivity

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Pereira

et al. 2015

Archives of Oral Biology

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“…The subgroup of labourers from the metalworking industry revealed higher pain thresholds compared with the remaining sample. This finding is in line with a Chinese study (N = 2517), which reported higher pressure pain thresholds for "manual" labourers compared with "nonmanual" labourers (Zhang et al, 2013) and a study comparing six experienced butchers to a control group of twenty students (Madeleine, Lundager, Voigt, & Arendt-Nielsen, 2003). One possible explanation is that painful encounters seem more likely for "manual" labourers, which could lead to desensitization to painful stimuli (Rennefeld, Wiech, Schoell, Lorenz, & Bingel, 2010).…”

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Pressure pain thresholds: Subject factors and the meaning of peak pressures

Melia

Geißler

König

et al. 2018

European Journal of Pain

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“…In addition to back pain [ 23 , 24 ], people who are obese are more prone to hyperuricemia and gout [ 25 ], and osteoarthritis [ 26 ]. In addition, body mass and pain threshold have been reported to be inversely related [ 27 , 28 ].…”

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What is the role of lifestyle behaviour change associated with non-communicable disease risk in managing musculoskeletal health conditions with special reference to chronic pain?

Dean

Söderlund

2015

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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BackgroundOther than activity and exercise, lifestyle practices such as not smoking and healthy nutrition, well established for preventing and managing lifestyle-related non-communicable diseases (i.e., heart disease, cancer, hypertension, stroke, obstructive lung disease, diabetes, and obesity), are less emphasized in the physical therapy guidelines for addressing chronic pain, e.g., back pain. This state-of-the-art review examines the relationships between lifestyle behaviours and musculoskeletal health, with special reference to chronic pain, and their clinical and research implications.DiscussionA state-of-the-art review was conducted to synthesize evidence related to lifestyle factors (not smoking, healthy diet, healthy weight, optimal sleep and manageable stress, as well as physical activity) and musculoskeletal health, with special reference to chronic pain. The findings support that health behaviour change competencies (examination/assessment and intervention/treatment) may warrant being included in first-line management of chronic pain, either independently or in conjunction with conventional physical therapy interventions. To address knowledge gaps in the literature however three lines of clinical trial research are indicated: 1) to establish the degree to which traditional physical therapy interventions prescribed for chronic pain augment the benefits of lifestyle behaviour change; 2) to establish the degree to which adopting healthier lifestyle practices, avoids or reduces the need for conventional physical therapy; and 3) to establish whether patients/clients with healthier lifestyles and who have chronic pain, respond more favourably to conventional physical therapy interventions than those who have less healthy lifestyles.SummaryLifestyle behaviour change is well accepted in addressing lifestyle-related non-communicable diseases. Compelling evidence exists however supporting the need for elucidation of the role of negative lifestyle behaviours on the incidence of chronic pain, and the role of positive lifestyle behaviours on its incidence and effective management. Addressing lifestyle behaviour change in patients/clients with chronic pain, e.g., back pain, as a first-line intervention might not only constitute a novel approach, but also reduce the socioeconomic burden related to chronic pain as well as non-communicable diseases.

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Factors Associated with the Pressure Pain Threshold in Healthy Chinese Men

Abstract: It is important for physicians and researchers to consider these variables when evaluating pain sensitivity in clinic and in research. The underling mechanisms between these factors and pressure pain perception are worthy of further exploration.

Cited by 37 publications

References 46 publications

Neck disability is associated with masticatory myofascial pain and regional muscle sensitivity

Neck disability is associated with masticatory myofascial pain and regional muscle sensitivity

Pressure pain thresholds: Subject factors and the meaning of peak pressures

What is the role of lifestyle behaviour change associated with non-communicable disease risk in managing musculoskeletal health conditions with special reference to chronic pain?

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