Rib cage stiffness goes largely unnoticed because it develops gradually. With easy daily exercises, you can restore healthy motion and relieve or prevent back pain.

Here’s some spine-tingling news. New research suggests a drug already available on pharmacy shelves could help ease chronic ...

When suicide happens, most people assume depression was the cause. Here's why they shouldn't overlook chronic pain.

Four strategies spanning cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based therapies, positive psychology and acceptance and ...

Over-the-counter drugs: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve) can help ease flare-ups, but they shouldn’t be taken daily for more than a ...

Yet women often report greater post-surgical pain and lower pain threshold than men. This difference stems from numerous ...

Scientists have recreated morphine-like pain relief in mice with a targeted therapy that avoids addiction-linked brain ...

Researchers have identified a bone-driven signaling pathway that may explain how spinal degeneration leads to chronic pain.

Primary care doctors, rheumatologists, pain management specialists, and psychiatrists may be involved in helping individuals manage lower back pain. Lower back pain is a common and often debilitating ...

Explore the latest guidelines for treating neuropathic pain, based on a comprehensive study by the International Association for the Study of Pain’s NeuPSIG. This research evaluates both drug and ...

Period cramps can be common—but they shouldn’t take over your life. Learn how to tell the difference between normal ...

Gillian was just a teenager when she started to suffer ...