Pathophysiology of Pain Perception [Paperback]

1: Basic Physiology of Pain Perception; M. Zimmermann. Introduction to Nociception, Acute and Chronic Pain. Animal Studies on Nociception and Pain. The Peripheral Nociceptive System. The Central Pain System. The Physiology of Nociceptive Processing in the CNS. References. 2: Assessment of Pain Perception; L. Arendt-Nielsen, S. Lautenbacher. Introduction. Experimental Methods for Pain Induction. Experimental Methods of Pain Assessment. Summary. References. 3: Disturbances of Pain Perception in Primary Headache: Migraine, Tension-Type and Cluster Headaches; A. Pielsticker, S. Lautenbacher. Description of the Syndromes. Epidemiology. Pain and Functional Impairment. Psychological Antecedents, Cause and Sequels. Muscle Tension and Vascular Reactions. Central Factors. Disturbance of Pain Perception. Cephalic Pain Sensitivity. Extra-Cephalic Pain Sensitivity. Summary. References. 4: Disturbances of Pain Perception in Chronic Back Pain; M. Peters. Description of the Disorder. Disturbances in Pain Perception. References. 5: Disturbances of Pain Perception in Fibromyalgia; E. Kosek, S. Lautenbacher. Description of the Syndrome. Concluding Remarks. References. 6: Disturbances of Pain Perception in Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Other Musculoskeletal Pains; L. Arendt-Nielsen, T. Graven-Nielsen, P. Svensson. Introduction. Definition of MPS. General Characteristics of MPS. Trigger Points in MPS. Referred Pain in Musculoskeletal Pain Conditions. Hyperalgesia in Musculoskeletal Pain Conditions. Summary. References. 7: Disturbances in Pain Perception in Temporomandibular Pain Syndrome; G.B. Rollman, J.M. Gillespie. Introduction. Epidemiology. Classification. Contrasting Concepts. Regional or Widespread Disorder. Response to Non-Noxious Stimuli. Hypervigilance. Experimental Models of TMD. Studies of Neurotransmitters. Respone to Stress. Overview. References. 8: Disturbances of Pain Perception in Irritable Bowel Syndrome; C.R. Covelli, D.D. Price, G.N. Verne. Introduction. Definition anl|