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A cumulative strain model for chronic pain and multimorbidity
Chris Hayes1, Laura Bruggink2, Hema Rajappa3
1FFPMANZCA, MMed, Specialist Pain Medicine Physician, Director, Hunter Integrated Pain Service, NSW.
Australian Journal of General Practice
|March 5, 2025
Summary
Chronic pain and multimorbidity share underlying biological mechanisms. Targeting these common pathways, including mind-body and nutrition, offers a unified approach to wellness and reduces specialist referrals.
Area of Science:
- Integrative medicine
- Multimorbidity research
- Pain mechanisms
Background:
- Chronic pain frequently co-exists with multiple chronic conditions (multimorbidity).
- The cumulative strain model proposes interconnected biological mechanisms contributing to various chronic diseases, including pain.
- Strain modulators encompass mind-body, social connection, physical activity, nutrition, and biomedical factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify shared mechanisms across chronic conditions, including chronic pain.
- To explore therapeutic targeting of these common mechanisms within primary care settings.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual paper outlining the cumulative strain model.
- Review of biological mechanisms and modulators of chronic disease.
- Discussion of therapeutic implications for primary care.
Main Results:
- Identified common biological pathways underlying diverse chronic conditions.
- Highlighted modulators (mind-body, activity, nutrition, biomedical) as therapeutic targets.
- Proposed a shift towards wellness by addressing underlying strain.
Conclusions:
- Recognizing shared mechanisms facilitates the development of generic chronic condition programs.
- Integrated care models in primary care can reduce the need for condition-specific specialist referrals.
- Therapeutic targeting of common mechanisms offers a unified strategy for managing chronic pain and multimorbidity.
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