Whether it’s headaches, abdominal pain, or unrelenting joint soreness, up to a third of young people in Australia experience chronic pain. Image Credit: University of South Australia Now, a ...

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

Pain management has come a long way in the last 20 years. Some in the industry, myself included, are cautiously optimistic that we’ve stepped into a new era. The old model — “an opioid for almost ...

Dr. Amy Baxter says you can’t just shut down pain with a pill. But we’re not helpless either — by understanding how pain works, we can use various other treatments to get some relief. Dr. Amy Baxter ...

Almost everyone has pain sometimes. It might start as a twinge in your back, a dull ache in your knee, a tingling on the bottoms of your feet. Maybe you slept funny, or hoisted a full bag of groceries ...

Kerrie Bodendorf had back pain ever since she could remember. At age 30, she also developed debilitating sciatic nerve pain during pregnancy. The pain that resonated down her leg would force her to ...

When it comes to dealing with chronic pain, one thing is becoming clearer and clearer: Opioids are not the answer. Sure, opioids can provide quick relief for acute pain for the first couple weeks. But ...

Different classes of pain relievers work in different ways. Here’s how to figure out the ideal one for you. Ask Well Different classes of pain relievers work in different ways. Here’s how to figure ...

Lidocaine patches can help temporarily relieve some types of lower back pain. You can buy these patches over the counter or talk with a doctor about prescription-strength options. Share on Pinterest ...

Experts now better understand the causes of different types of chronic pain. Here's what to know about the treatments that can bring relief. By Meeri Kim Almost everyone has pain sometimes. It might ...