Pain Medicine publishes research on the management of various pain conditions, including chronic pain, postsurgical pain, fibromyalgia, and neuropathic pain. The journal investigates both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment approaches, such as neuromodulation, physical activity, and digital self-management tools. It also examines factors influencing pain recovery, treatment effectiveness, and the risk of adverse outcomes.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Anesthesiology and Pain MedicineQ1
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q1
Neurology (clinical)Q2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
AnesthesiologyMedicine, General & Internal
Scopus Categories
Neurology (clinical)Anesthesiology and Pain MedicineMedicine (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationPain Management and Opioid UsePain Mechanisms and TreatmentsOpioid Use Disorder TreatmentSpine and Intervertebral Disc PathologyAnesthesia and Pain ManagementPain Management and TreatmentPediatric Pain Management TechniquesPain Management and Placebo EffectMyofascial pain diagnosis and treatment