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Chronic pain glossary definitions for words beginning with the letter P.
Parasympathetic Nervous System
The parasympathetic nervous system is the part of the autonomic nervous system that calms the body down. Techniques such as biofeedback work to keep sympathetic nervous system activity in check and instead to engage the parasympathetic nervous system.
Prostaglandins
Prostaglandins are substances that help the body with many different functions. Prostaglandins mediate the inflammation process and relay pain signals.
Persistent Pain
If you have a chronic condition that has you in pain all the time, you probably have persistent pain.
Palpation - What is Palpation?
When you go to a doctor for your back pain, your doctor will do a spine exame. Spine exams include palpation, which may also be done when you go for physical therapy. Palapation can help determine if you have arthritis, spondylolisthesis or other conditions.
Pharmacor
Pharmacor studies the market for chronic back pain therapies, including drugs, as well as other medical treatments.
Pars Interarticularis
The pars interarticularis is the part of the facet joint involved in spondylosis.
Parts of a Vertebra - Pedicle
The pedicle, one of the parts of the vertebra, is significant because it is a part of the spinal bone that helps to form the superior articular process, which in turn forms the facet joint.
Plumb Line Glossary Definition
The plumb line is an undeviating vertical line that serves as a reference when evaluating postural alignment.
Pinched Nerve Definition
The definition of pinched nerve might not take the pain away, but it helps to know the cause of the injury and what the symptoms are.
Posterior Joint Syndrome Definition
Definition of Posterior Joint Syndrome

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