| ASICs | acid-sensing ion channels |
| CFA | complete Freund’s adjuvant |
| CGRP | calcitonin gene-related peptide |
| DRG | dorsal root ganglia |
| GDNF | glial-derived neurotrophic factor |
| HFS | high-frequency stimulation |
| LBP | low back pain |
| MSK | musculoskeletal |
| NGF | nerve growth factor |
| NSE | neuron-specific enolase |
| PGP | protein gene product 9.5 |
| SP | substance P |
| TH | tyrosine hydroxylase |
| TLF | thoracolumbar fascia |
| TRPA1 | transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 |
| TRPM8 | transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily M member 8 |
| TRPV1 | transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 |
| WHO | World Health Organization |