Pain Management and Chronic Pain - Causes

Neck Pain and Posture

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

Fibromyalgia and Depression

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

Causes of Inguinal Hernias: An Overview

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

Do Herniated Discs Always Cause Pain?

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

Treatment Options for Inguinal Hernia

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

Lupus and Nerve Damage

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

What Causes Lupus?

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

7 Ways to Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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

Don’t Let Chronic Pain Ruin Your Sex Life

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

Common Fibromyalgia Misdiagnoses

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

5 Tests for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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

The Dangers of Concussions

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

The Perils of High Heels

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

A Triple Threat: Lupus, Heart Disease, and Osteoporosis

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

Pinched Nerve Treatment and Relief

How to relieve and treat a pinched nerve.

How to Avoid Common Gym Injuries

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

Sports Injury or Sports Hernia?

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.

Pregnancy and Neonatal Lupus

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

Neck Pain: When to Call a Doctor

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

Fibromyalgia: Natural and Alternative Treatment

Natural and alternative treatments for fibromyalgia can be effective.

15 Ways to Prevent Back Pain

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

How Your Diet Affects Arthritis

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

Panic Disorder and Heart Health

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

Hip Fractures 101

Learn more about what causes hip fractures and how you can prevent them from affecting you or a loved one.

5 Hardest Foods to Digest

Your bellyaching over your bellyache may be caused by some of your favorite foods. Find out which foods are common offenders.

Understanding Hip Pain

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.

Understanding IBS

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.

What's Causing Your Headaches?

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

Understanding Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's disease affects an estimated 1.5 million Americans. Here, a guide for patients and their loved ones.

Health Hero: Karen Calvert

After getting no answers from doctors about her severe pain, numbness, and tingling, Karen Calvert finally discovered the cause of her problems: multiple sclerosis. Learn about her courageous journey.

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