Digging Deeper

We will be posting regular review articles, blogs, videos and introducing/interviewing new experts to help you develop further understanding of your chronic pain issues - so please check back.

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Review – Fibromyalgia and Central Sensitisation are common in Rheumatoid Conditions

Date: 05th August 2026 | By: Dr Lourdes Gaspar

A new systematic review highlights growing evidence that fibromyalgia and central sensitization are common in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis…

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Could Sleep Apnea be a Driver in Chronic Pain?

Date: 04th August 2026 | By: Dr Lourdes Gaspar

Could sleep apnea be an overlooked driver of chronic pain in rheumatology? Obstructive Sleep Apnea as a Modifiable Contributor to…

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Recent Review of Radiofrequency Treatment for Lumbar Back Pain

Date: 24th July 2026 | By: Dr Lourdes Gaspar

Radiofrequency Denervation for Chronic Low Back Pain: What Does the Latest Evidence Tell Us? https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/16/7/e105106.abstract Chronic low back pain can…

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Study Shows ACT before Spine Surgery Produces Better Outcomes

Date: 24th July 2026 | By: Dr Lourdes Gaspar

  Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for the Management of Postsurgical Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial (SPINE-ACT Study)…

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The Leaves on the Stream Metaphor Explained

Date: 23rd July 2026 | By: Dr Lourdes Gaspar

Leaves on the stream metaphor: The “Leaves on a Stream” metaphor from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people develop…

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Negative Talk – Passengers on the Bus Metaphor Explained

Date: 23rd July 2026 | By: Dr Lourdes Gaspar

When Negative Self-Talk Takes the Wheel: The ACT “Passengers on the Bus” Metaphor Many people living with chronic pain are…

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Tug of War with Your Pain?

Date: 23rd July 2026 | By: Dr Lourdes Gaspar

Stuck in a Tug-of-War with Your Pain? Imagine you’re in a tug-of-war. On the other end of the rope is…

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Date: 07th June 2026 | By: Dr Lourdes Gaspar

Low‑Dose Naltrexone for Fibromyalgia: What the New Research Really Means If you live with fibromyalgia, you’ve probably heard people talk…

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Neurobiological Changes in Chronic Pain drives Depression

Date: 20th March 2026 | By: Dr Lourdes Gaspar

Chronic Pain and Depression: New Research Shows how they are Deeply Connected https://lnkd.in/et9nY-En A major new study has shed light…

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How Psychological Approaches can be Applied to Chronic Pain in Multiple Sclerosis

Date: 06th March 2026 | By: Dr Lourdes Gaspar

A powerful discussion from the MS Trust on managing chronic pain in multiple sclerosis through psychological approaches. Dr Phillip Simpson…

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