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. 2022 Nov 1:15:3479-3482.
doi: 10.2147/JPR.S386508. eCollection 2022.

"Self-Healing": A Novel and Integrated Multimodal Concept for the Management of Musculoskeletal Pain

Ali Mobasheri  1   2   3   4
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"Self-Healing": A Novel and Integrated Multimodal Concept for the Management of Musculoskeletal Pain

Ali Mobasheri. J Pain Res. .

Abstract

Background and objective: Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, particularly low back pain and osteoarthritis, are a leading cause of disability worldwide. The number of people with MSK conditions is set to increase over the coming decades highlighting the need for better tools for both patients and medical practitioners. A recent paper by McSwan, Gudin and co-authors introduces the concept of the innate ability of the body to "self-heal" through five body networks, whilst being optimized by integrative multi-modal medicine and natural remedies ranging from the physical to psychological, that are starting to be incorporated into clinical management and treatment guidelines.

Conclusion: "Self-Healing" is a new concept for MSK pain management and reinforces the potential for integrating multi-modal medicine into current care through open dialogue between patients and healthcare providers.

Keywords: low back pain; musculoskeletal pain; osteoarthritis; pain management; self-healing.

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Conflict of interest statement

AM is President of the Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI). He has no conflict of interest regarding the publication of this editorial.

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