Pain Management and Chronic Pain - Treatments

Chronic Pain From Head to Toe, and What to Do About It

A look at some of the most chronic pain conditions, and how you might want to treat them.

Vibration Therapy (and Other Exercise Options) for Fibromyalgia Patients

A promising therapy commonly used for sports training may bring relief to people with fibromyalgia.

What You Need to Know About NSAIDs Pain Relievers and Heart Disease Risk

Frequent use of this pain reliever may increase risk of heart disease and stroke in postmenopausal women. Find out more.

How to Manage Pain in Winter

Winter aches and pains putting your back, head, or joints out of joint? Here s how to deal with the discomfort, so you can feel good all season long.

12 Best Travel Tips for Arthritis

You've got places to go and people to see. Don't let arthritis aches, pains, and limitations get in your way.

Achy Feet? Orthotics Just Might Send That Pain Walking

Learn how over-the-counter or custom orthotics (such as shoe inserts or braces) may give your feet the support they need.

What You Need to Know About Chronic Pain Syndrome

Are aches your constant companion? You re not alone. Learn more about coping with chronic pain.

Treat Joint Pain With Arthroscopic Surgery

This minimally-invasive procedure can address acute and chronic join problems with desirable results and few complications.

6 Ways to Get Relief From Monster Headaches

Suffering from a head full of pain? These treatments will help you get back on your feet, fast.

You Can Live Well With a Musculoskeletal Disease

If you know how your bones, joints, and muscles operate, and what stops them from functioning properly, you'll be better able to treat your symptoms so you can live with less pain.

Comedian Matt Iseman Doesn t Let RA Stifle His Laughter

Rheumatoid arthritis doesn't define this funny guy. Learn how Matt is continuing to follow his dreams.

Got a Bad Back? Try Foundation Training

Foundation Training, a series of movements developed by a chiropractor, is an active approach that has helped many overcome back pain and get on with their lives.

5 Fibro-Friendly Benefits of Physical Therapy

Getting moving can help you beat the pain. Here's how to use physical therapy to your benefit.

The Latest Advances in Prostheses

The world's first thought-controlled bionic leg was recently revealed by the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. Here's what that means for the future of artificial body parts.

Get the Facts About Frozen Shoulder

Shoulder pain shouldn't be ignored, especially if it limits your arm's mobility. Here's what you need to know.

6 DIY Massage Techniques

Relieve stress, reduce pain, and even improve your mood. If you lack the time or money to see a professional masseuse, here's how to reap the benefits of this therapy in the comfort of your own home.

Joint Replacement Surgery: An Unexpected Bonus

Failing hips and arthritic knees can take a toll on your love life. Replacement surgery puts the pain in the past and improves mobility, which translates into better sex, too.

The Gout Food Plan: 4 Foods to Avoid, 3 Foods to Eat

Have you been diagnosed with this rheumatic condition? Learn more about how you can manage gout with your diet.

Frozen Shoulder From Diabetes? How to Treat It

Nearly 20 percent of individuals with diabetes are affected by the painful, vexing condition adhesive capsulitis or frozen shoulder. Here's how to handle it.

Ouch! How to Handle a Paper Cut

It happens to everyone... and it hurts! Here's what to do when you or a loved one gets a paper cut.

Chiropractic Care: Benefits Beyond the Back

Spinal manipulation is a helpful element of ongoing pain treatment for many. Learn what to expect from your visit to the chiropractor.

Deal With the Dreaded Airplane Headache

While the logistics of air travel can be a pain in the neck, for some, flying can literally be a pain in the head.

Acupressure: Give Yourself Relief

You can easily access two pressure points used widely in this ancient form of healing.

Back Pain: The Hereditary Factor

Good posture may not be enough to save you from back pain. As it turns out, the physical condition of your back is far more dependent on genes than lifestyle.

Joint Aspiration for Arthritis Diagnosis and Treatment

The removal of fluid build-up in the joints may sound unpleasant, but it could help you manage your arthritis.

6 Ways Physical Therapy Can Help Arthritis

This form of treatment uses targeted, customized exercises to help restore motion and relieve pain.

How to Treat 5 Different Types of Migraines

Understanding what you're experiencing can help you find the appropriate treatment.

Back Stiffness: 7 Ways to Loosen Up

Do you often wake up with an aching back? Use these techniques to limber up.

How to Overcome Lupus Fog

For some, the most difficult part of coping with lupus is the way it hinders the ability to concentrate and focus.

Could Acupuncture Help MS?

While some find relief from this ancient form of Chinese medicine, more research is needed to determine its true benefits.
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