Pain Management and Chronic Pain - Causes

If you suffer from stress or tension headaches, find out what causes them and how you can prevent or effectively treat them.

Forty million people are estimated to suffer from sciatica. But is there a misconception about its cause?

How to reduce the risk of four common lupus complications—miscarriage, kidney failure, infections, and heart disease.

Find out why chronic pain is typically misdiagnosed acute pain.

You'd be surprised by the cause of your pain.

Suffering from fibromyalgia? Learn more about the risks of depression and what you can do to protect yourself from this mood disorder.

Seventy percent of the population have herniated discs and have no pain.

Find out what causes inguinal hernias—the most common type of hernia—and how to prevent them.

Learn what causes an inguinal hernia and the best treatment options for this common health problem.

Lupus can cause neuropathy, also known as nerve damage. Learn about the symptoms, prevention and coping strategies you can use.

Here, an overview of the causes of lupus, an autoimmune condition characterized by pain, fatigue, photosensitivity and skin rashes.

Here, lifestyle and workplace strategies that prevent carpal tunnel syndrome.

Chronic pain and sex are not good bedfellows. Learn ways to reduce the impact that pain can have on your sex life and relationship.

Other illnesses have similar symptoms to fibromyalgia, which can lead to misdiagnosis and treatment. Learn how to tell the difference.

Scientists discover that concussions can damage brain tissue and impair brain function. Find out more about these common injuries, prevention and treatment.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common, but very treatable, condition. This article reveals the causes, tests and treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Sky-high stilettos may be fashionable, but podiatrists advocate more down-to-earth footwear.

Lupus affects more women than men, but it also worsens two of the most common health problems women have — heart disease and osteoporosis.

How to relieve and treat a pinched nerve.

Common sense advice on how to avoid common gym injuries and prevent chronic pain in the future.

A look at pregnancy and neonatal lupus. Get information and tips on how to have a healthier pregnancy.

Sports hernia, an increasingly common type of sports injury, can cause chronic pain and loss of function. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of a sports hernia.

Neck pain can be fleeting, but accompanying symptoms and duration may be signs that it’s time to call a doctor.

Natural and alternative treatments for fibromyalgia can be effective.

Although back pain is common, it doesn't have to be inevitable. Follow these easy tips to reduce your risk.

Can changing how you eat help ease arthritis symptoms? The jury is out.

See how this disorder that affects 6 million Americans can be a burden to your heart.

Irritable bowel syndrome affects up to 20 percent of the U.S. adult population, and the disorder has no known cause. Here, a look at IBS, from symptoms to treatment.

Plagued by painful headaches? Find out how to pinpoint their source so you can prevent and treat them.

Hip pain is an increasingly common phenomenon that tends to occur with age. Find out what causes hip pain and what you can do about it.