December thoughts from NAFKAM

Testing How Arctic Residents Respond to Touch, Pressure, and Temperature

How sensitive is the skin to pressure, temperature, and pain among people living in Arctic regions? Do these responses differ from those of people in, say, Central Europe? Could local climate play a role?

The MeCNeck Study: Aims to Improve Treatment for Chronic Neck Pain

Chronic pain affects nearly one in three adults in Norway, often leading to reduced quality of life, long-term sick leave, and disability. While painkillers remain common, they carry risks of side effects and dependency—prompting many to seek other ways for relief, such as physical and manual therapies such as massage.