Interleukin-1 beta

Systemic Inflammatory Markers in Neck Pain: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis

Eur J Pain 2020 Jul 3. doi: 10.1002/ejp.1630. Online ahead of print. S F Farrell Abstract Background and objective: Mechanisms underpinning symptoms in non-traumatic neck pain (NTNP) and whiplash-associated disorder (WAD) are not comprehensively understood. There is emerging evidence of systemic inflammation in musculoskeletal pain conditions, including neck and back pain. The aim of this […]

Inflammation in intervertebral disc degeneration and regeneration – Full Text Article

Journal of the Royal Society Interface Maria Molinos, Catarina R. Almeida, Joana Caldeira, Carla Cunha, Raquel M. Gonçalves and Mário A. Barbosa Published:06 March 2015 https://doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2014.1191 Abstract Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration is one of the major causes of low back pain, a problem with a heavy economic burden, which has been increasing in prevalence as […]

Does stress affect the joints? Daily stressors, stress vulnerability, immune and HPA axis activity, and short-term disease and symptom fluctuations in rheumatoid arthritis

Ann Rheum Dis. 2014 Sep;73(9):1683-8. doi: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2012-203143. Epub 2013 Jul 9. Evers AW Abstract OBJECTIVES: Both stressors and stress vulnerability factors together with immune and hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis activity components have been considered to contribute to disease fluctuations of chronic inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The aim of the present study was to […]

Irritable Eye Syndrome: Neuroimmune Mechanisms and Benefits of Selected Nutrients

Janos Feher, MD, PhD The Ocular Surface Volume 12, Issue 2 , Pages 134-145, April 2014 Abstract Previous studies showed comorbidity of some ocular, enteral, and affective symptoms comprising irritable eye syndrome. Aims of the present study were to learn more about the pathogenic mechanisms of this syndrome and to evaluate benefits of food supplements […]

Function of Auricular Point Acupressure in Inducing Changes in Inflammatory Cytokines During Chronic Low-Back Pain: A Pilot Study

To cite this article: Yeh Chao Hsing, Chien Lung Chang, Albers Kathryn M., Ren Dianxu, Huang Li Chun, Cheng Baoxia, Margolis Leah, Liu Richard, and Suen Lorna Kwai-Ping. Medical Acupuncture. February 2014, 26(1): 31-39. doi:10.1089/acu.2013.1015. Medical Axupuncture Published in Volume: 26 Issue 1: February 18, 2014 ABSTRACT Background: Auricular therapy is a promising treatment for […]

Role of cytokines in intervertebral disc degeneration: pain and disc content

Nat Rev Rheumatol. 2014 Jan;10(1):44-56. doi: 10.1038/nrrheum.2013.160. Epub 2013 Oct 29. Risbud MV, Shapiro IM. Abstract Degeneration of the intervertebral discs (IVDs) is a major contributor to back, neck and radicular pain. IVD degeneration is characterized by increases in levels of the proinflammatory cytokines TNF, IL-1α, IL-1β, IL-6 and IL-17 secreted by the IVD cells; […]

Curcumin for osteoarthritis management – Full Text Article

Curcumin: a new paradigm and therapeutic opportunity for the treatment of osteoarthritis: curcumin for osteoarthritis management Yves Henrotin Springerplus. 2013; 2: 56. Published online Feb 18, 2013. doi: 10.1186/2193-1801-2-56 Full Text Article Abstract The management of osteoarthritis represents a real challenge. This complex and multi-factorial disease evolves over decades and requires not only the alleviation […]

Inflammatory Mediators in Intervertebral Disk Degeneration and Discogenic Pain

Global Spine J 2013; 03(03): 175-184 Karin Wuertz Abstract Although degeneration of the intervertebral disk has historically been described as a misbalance between anabolic and catabolic factors, the role of inflammatory mediators has long been neglected. However, past research clearly indicates that inflammatory mediators such as interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, IL-8 and tumor necrosis factor-α are […]

Pro-inflammatory cytokines expression increases following low-and high-magnitude cyclic loading of lumbar ligaments

Pro-inflammatory cytokines expression increases following low-and high-magnitude cyclic loading of lumbar ligaments D’Ambrosia P, et al. Eur Spine J. 2010 Aug;19(8):1330-9. doi: 10.1007/s00586-010-1371-4. Epub 2010 Mar 25. Abstract Repetitive or overuse disorders of the lumbar spine affect the lives of workers and athletes. We hypothesize that repetitive anterior lumbar flexion-extension under low or high load […]