Pain Management and Chronic Pain - Original Articles

Health by the Numbers: Migraines

Migraine pain can be excruciating, but with the right treatment, the condition can be controlled.

When Your Heartburn Outlasts Your Medication

Many different types of medications can be used to treat heartburn. But what works for one person may not work for another.

Health by the Numbers: Arthritis

Although arthritis can be debilitating, there are a variety of treatment options to help keep symptoms in check. Here's a look at the disease by the numbers.

Massage Therapy for Pain

How could this therapy help you manage your worst pain symptoms?

Exercises to Cure Your Neck Pain

While some exercises can cause your neck pain, performing these may remedy it.

Grow a Therapeutic Garden in Your Yard or Window Box

Boost your well-being with a fragrance garden. It's easy to grow therapeutic herbs and flowers with these tips.

How to Handle Arthritis on the Job

Learn how to address pain, fatigue, and other obstacles in a way that works for you and your employer.

The Truth About Spinal Decompression

From traction tables to decompression belts, this form of back pain relief has critics and supporters.

Minimalist Running Shoes: Best or Worst Choice?

"Barefoot" running shoes are gaining popularity. But do they benefit your body or cause more strain?

Why Do Headaches and Depression Go Together?

People who live with depression often also suffer from headaches. What's the link?

Best Exercises for Arthritis Relief

Try these special movements that help reduce pain and stiffness, while increasing strength and flexibility.

Arthritis Care Guide: Who Provides for You?

This team of professionals can help you cope with the physical, emotional, and financial challenges of living with arthritis.

How Yoga Can Damage Your Body

While it's praised for its meditative approach to exercise, some experts are critical of the high incidence of injury.

Can Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Fix Your Back Pain?

If you have ongoing back pain, OMT offers a holistic approach to pain relief that addresses a variety of physical conditions.

Arthritis 101

Learn about the most common forms of arthritis, from causes and symptoms to treatment.

Headaches 101

Headaches are among the most common pain symptoms in the world. Learn about the different types of headaches and what causes them.

Marijuana for Cancer Care

This drug seems to offer relief from pain, nausea and vomiting, anxiety, and loss of appetite, which are common side effects of cancer and cancer treatments. And there are other possible benefits as well.

10 Ways to Help Manage Crohn's Disease

Although there's no known cure for Crohn's disease, these tips may help patients to manage their symptoms.

Botox for Men: 5 Reasons Men Do It

While the most popular reason men and women seek out this procedure is to look younger, there is another side to Botox. Men may use it to address excessive sweating or even to relieve an enlarged prostate. Here's why Botox is big news for men.

Don't Let Lupus Affect Your Love Life

For millions of people living with lupus, having a satisfying love life can be complicated. It doesn't have to mean life without one, however. Here's how to keep your the bedroom sizzling even if lupus is part of your life.

Lead a More Balanced Life With Fibromyalgia

Your symptoms are not your life. Here are five tips to manage your condition with all the other aspects of your day.

Psoriasis: 1 Skin Condition, 7 Different Types

Psoriasis is a potentially debilitating skin condition that encompasses several different types and levels of severity. Throughout the population, 10 percent of the public are predisposed to developing it.

Painkiller Addiction: 6 Myths and the Real Facts

Painkillers are powerful medicines, but with them come the real risk of abuse. Understand the myths and determine how to use painkillers safely.

How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Treat Pain

Mind over matter: You've heard it so many times, it may seem meaningless. But new research shows how emotional therapy helps to make pain symptoms easier to bear.

What's Really Causing Your Foot Pain?

Here are the steps to take when it comes to finding a fix for your aching feet.

Are Tender Point Exams a Thing of the Past?

Tender point exams have been the gold standard for diagnosing fibromyalgia. But could the process be flawed?

Can Talk Therapy Provide Pain Relief?

Typically thought of as a remedy for depression, some experts are studying the effects of talk therapy on chronic pain.

How Pets Can Help Your Chronic Pain Symptoms

Bringing a pet into your home is a big commitment, but it can come with serious rewards including a potential reduction of your pain.

What You're Wearing Could Cause You Pain

Pain often comes from the inside. But could items on your exterior contribute to your discomfort?

Migraines: Different Symptoms for Adults and Children

Up to10 percent of children under 18 suffer from migraines, but many go undiagnosed. Here are the migraine symptoms children most often experience.
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