Scientists at Duke University School of Medicine may have found a new way to tackle chronic nerve pain: by fixing the energy ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...

Human pain, it turns out, is not just a product of modern stress or injury, but a legacy written deep into our DNA. New ...

In the early 1800s, leg amputations free of acute pain seemed impossible. However, the first widely used anesthetic, called ether, was right around the corner. Sixteenth-century physician Paracelsus ...

There's a revolution underway in treating back pain. Methods that used to be considered fringe are moving into the mainstream, because of research showing that they can perform better than medication.

For decades, opioids have been the blunt instrument of modern pain care, powerful enough to quiet severe suffering yet risky ...

Waking up with lower back pain in the morning can put a damper on your day before it even begins. Whether it’s a dull ache or a sharp discomfort, morning back pain is common and can stem from various ...

Cannabidiol (CBD) oil, derived from the cannabis plant, has recently become a popular topic in medical and scientific research circles as a non-intoxicating compound with pain-management potential.

In a fascinating discovery, scientists have pinpointed what happens in our brains when we're expecting pain relief but are given a placebo, unknowingly, instead. It not only confirms 'the placebo ...

Deb Hipp is a freelance health and medical writer and editor who lives in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a former investigative reporter with more than 25 years of experience as a journalist and writer ...

Stepping into a virtual forest or waterfall scene through VR could be the future of pain management. A new study shows that immersive virtual nature dramatically reduces pain sensitivity almost as ...

Wellness influencers are claiming a homemade avocado-pit tincture can soothe pain. Here’s a look at potential benefits and risks. Some TikTok creators are saying that a tincture spray they make at ...