Cognitive horizons in chronic pain: unraveling neuroscientific insights and innovative interventions for fibromyalgia

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Chronic pain is pervasive, affecting over 30% of the global population. It extends beyond mere physical discomfort and warrants further consideration as a disease with a dynamic interplay among physical, psychiatric, neuroscientific factors and biopsychosocial implications [1]. Illustrated by such conditions as fibromyalgia, a prominent contributor to chronic widespread pain, chronic pain involves mental and cognitive dimensions [2]. Recognizing the role of neuroplasticity factors in fostering resilience highlights their potential to mitigate the chronicity of pain, revealing the multifaceted nature of chronic pain and suggesting avenues to treat and manage intractable cases [3]. Recent articles in European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience have sought to unravel nuanced realms that transcend physical manifestations of chronic pain, highlighting the interplay of mental and cognitive dimensions. Groundbreaking research on cognitive aspects of chronic pain has suggested innovative interventions within psychiatry and neuroscience. …