Pain Management and Chronic Pain - Prevention

Too much text messaging may increase the risk of neck or shoulder pain, a recent study shows.

Back pain can be caused by a number of conditions, but one that is often overlooked in osteoporosis.

A new study suggests that high-tech running shoes can cause joint strain.

Physical therapist Mitchell Yass answers readers' questions about back pain in our exclusive weekly series.

Research shows that if you are suffering from neck and back pain, improper sleep positioning may be the culprit. Find out how it can be prevented, decreased or even eliminated through proper sleep positioning and recommended exercises.

While stress typically starts out as mental and emotional stress, it quickly takes on a physical component, resulting in muscle tension in the body. For many Americans, this muscle tension is often felt as a stiff, uncomfortable and sometimes painful neck.

Kidney stones are one of the most painful urinary problems one could have. Passing one is even compared to the pain of giving birth. Although not a guarantee, doctors recommend some measures to prevent the formation of kidney stones.

Have you or a loved one survived a life threatening disease? Are you currently struggling with depression, chronic pain, heart disease, or other health related condition? Have you gone to extraordinary lengths to help someone in a health crisis? If so, we want to hear from you!

When pain is a part of your everyday life, it may be hard to differentiate between normal soreness and pain. Read on to find out how.

If you are suffering from migraine headaches, finding out what triggers them may be the best medicine.

Five factors that separate fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis.

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

Migraines may be linked to an elevated risk of heart attack and stroke.

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

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

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.

Research finds that redheads are less sensitive to some pain relievers, such as anesthesia used in dental procedures.

Three of the most common lupus symptoms are skin rashes, joint pain and stiffness and muscle pain. Learn about effective ways to cope with them.

Certain foods can improve fibromyalgia symptoms, while some can make them worse. Learn how to alter your diet to improve your symptoms.

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.

Here, get 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.

Research suggests that vitamin D may play a role in fibromyalgia pain and other chronic pain conditions.

Although no specific test can definitively confirm the condition's presence, certain criteria can help physicians make a proper diagnosis.

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

Millions of Americans are affected by migraines. Here, a look at this common neurological disease, from symptoms to treatment.