Anyone who has experienced chronic pain knows how debilitating it can be. Just ask Daniele Piomelli, Ph.D., who has dealt ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Everyone has different perceptions of pain. Some can sit for hours ...

Chronic inflammation may be subtle but can indicate serious health issues. Discover common and surprising symptoms, and learn ...

One in five American adults suffers from chronic pain, which is defined as persistent pain that lasts more than three months and recurs despite treatment. The prevalence of chronic pain and the ...

There are three obstacles to faster development and deployment of non-addictive pain treatments. They are the business ...

With back pain, patients often visit the doctor and return home without a diagnosis—this is the reality for 80 to 90 percent ...

If you are one of the 50 million Americans suffering from chronic pain, you’ve likely experienced the frustration of trying to treat a problem that has no clear cause. You may even have been told that ...

Back pain is a very common health issue that can significantly impact your life. When that condition becomes chronic, there isn't a simple answer to treatment. Graham Wagner, MD, explains the many ...

When back pain doesn’t go away on its own, it can be a sign of reinjury or an underlying condition, like a herniated disk. But seemingly minor things, like your posture, can also play a role. Share on ...

As the opioid crisis rages, companies are on a hunt for new, nonaddictive pain medicines. A new study offers a glimmer of hope amid a bevy of failures. This article first appeared in The Checkup, MIT ...