Age‐related differences in endogenous pain modulation: a comparison of diffuse noxious inhibitory controls in healthy older and younger adults
Age‐related differences in endogenous pain modulation: a comparison of diffuse noxious inhibitory controls in healthy older and younger adults
R. Edwards,R. Fillingim,T. Ness
2003 · DOI: 10.1016/S0304-3959(02)00324-X
Pain · 346 Citations
TLDR
The findings of the present study suggest age‐associated decrements in at least one form of endogenous analgesic response in the elderly may partially explain age‐related differences in the prevalence, severity, and impact of chronic pain.