This journal publishes research on chronic pain conditions, including neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, low back pain, neck pain, and osteoarthritis. Studies investigate therapeutic interventions such as cannabis-based products, exercise, and physical therapies, as well as the role of genetics, psychological factors, and pain modulation pathways in pain perception and management. The journal also examines healthcare costs and prescribing patterns related to spinal disorders.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Anesthesiology and Pain MedicineQ1
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
AnesthesiologyClinical NeurologyNeurosciences
Scopus Categories
Anesthesiology and Pain MedicineMedicine (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Pain Mechanisms and TreatmentsMusculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationPain Management and Placebo EffectPain Management and Opioid UsePediatric Pain Management TechniquesBotulinum Toxin and Related Neurological DisordersPain Management and TreatmentAnesthesia and Pain ManagementFibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ResearchSpine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology