When Hurt Does Not Mean Harm: Nociplastic Pain and What It Changes in Primary Care

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Recorded from Primary Care IM/FM Grand Rounds on August 13, 2026. Discusses a clear definition of neuroplastic pain & the knowledge base for promoting understanding of treatments and communication with patients, as well as treatment options.

1. Differentiate nociceptive, neuropathic, and nociplastic pain using clinical features obtainable in a routine office visit.
2. Describe mechanism-directed treatment of nociplastic pain and the factors that determine the intensity of care a given patient requires.
3. Describe pain reprocessing therapy and the evidence supporting behavioral treatment as a primary intervention for nociplastic pain.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 11:59 PM - Sunday, September 2, 2029, 12:00 AM

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