Facial expressions modulate pain perception in patients with chronic migraine.

Marta Matamala-GomezSara BottiroliGrazia SancesMarta AllenaRoberto De IccoNatascia GhiottoElena GuaschinoGiorgio SandriniCristina Tassorelli

Published in: Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache (2022)

Observation of a positive emotional face resulted sufficient to modulate pain perception possibly via the mediation of emotion regulation for positive emotions. This study paves the way for the integration of new cognitive behavioural interventions based on the adoption of visual induced analgesia to further control pain perception in chronic migraine patients.

Keyphrases

pain management
chronic pain
neuropathic pain
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
physical activity
peritoneal dialysis
spinal cord injury
prognostic factors
diabetic rats
high glucose
electronic health record
social support
ultrasound guided
depressive symptoms
endothelial cells