Nonpharmacologic Pain Management in Inflammatory Arthritis.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to explore the evidence base supporting nonpharmacologic pain control methods, including massage, for patients with inflammatory arthritis.
Results Summary
The abstract suggests that massage is one of several nonpharmacologic modalities considered for pain control in inflammatory arthritis, but specific findings about its effectiveness are not detailed. The discussion implies a general support for such interventions within a broader pain management framework.
Population
Patients with inflammatory arthritis (e.g., peripheral spondyloarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis).
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
mindfulness | decrease | pain control | patients with inflammatory arthritis | - | supports | #1 |
cognitive behavioral therapy | decrease | pain control | patients with inflammatory arthritis | - | supports | #2 |
exercise | decrease | pain control | patients with inflammatory arthritis | - | supports | #3 |
massage | decrease | pain control | patients with inflammatory arthritis | - | supports | #4 |
splinting | decrease | pain control | patients with inflammatory arthritis | - | supports | #5 |
heat therapy | decrease | pain control | patients with inflammatory arthritis | - | supports | #6 |
This article provides an overview of nonpharmacologic options for the treatment of pain in patients with inflammatory arthritis, such as peripheral spondyloarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and rheumatoid arthritis. The experience of pain in chronic disease is a complex process influenced by multiple domains of health. The discussion focuses on the establishment of a framework for pain control that engages with factors that influence the experience of pain and explores the evidence base that supports specific modalities of nonpharmacologic pain control, such as mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, exercise, massage, splinting, and heat therapy. Rheumatoid and spondyloarthritides are considered separately.