The Journal of Pain
Volume 11, Issue 7 , Pages 636-643 , July 2010

Capsaicin-Induced Central Sensitization Evokes Segmental Increases in Trigger Point Sensitivity in Humans

  • John Z. Srbely

      Affiliations

    • Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Dr John Z. Srbely, Department of Human Health and Nutritional Science, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1.
    • ,
  • James P. Dickey

      Affiliations

    • School of Kinesiology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
    • ,
  • Leah R. Bent

      Affiliations

    • Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
    • ,
  • David Lee

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Education, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • ,
  • Mark Lowerison

      Affiliations

    • Comparative Orthopedic Research Lab, Clinical Studies, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Received 6 November 2008 ,Revised 22 September 2009 ,Accepted 2 October 2009.

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The Journal of Pain
Volume 11, Issue 7 , Pages 636-643 , July 2010

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