Our Research
The Center for Musculoskeletal Pain Research is dedicated to the study of chronic pain and fatigue to further the understanding of the mechanisms that cause pain/fatigue and to develop new, more targeted treatments for these conditions.
Fibromyalgia Volunteers Needed
We are currently recruiting individuals with fibromyalgia to participate in a two visit research study to learn more about the mechanisms behind chronic pain.
Healthy Volunteers Needed
We are also looking for healthy volunteers ages 18-65 to participate in a two visit research study.
How Weather Can Influence Your Pain
Many people suffering from chronic pain report that weather conditions worsen their pain. However, researchers have found mixed results. Using a…
Fibromyalgia and Stress
Stress has a direct impact on our health and plays a significant role in chronic pain. Previous research has shown that ongoing exposure to stressors…
Mutations of Mitochondrial DNA May Contribute to…
Research suggests that mitochondrial dysfunction (decreased cellular energy metabolism) has been shown to contribute to pain perception and chronic…
