Pain Management and Chronic Pain - Treatments
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?
Find out why chronic pain is typically misdiagnosed acute pain.
Alternative treatments that help to relieve carpal tunnel syndrome.
Migraines may be linked to an elevated risk of heart attack and stroke.
Popular painkillers acetaminophen, ibuprofen and codeine may provide relief—but they can also cause serious side effects.
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.
Taking narcotic pain killers, epidural nerve blocks or cortisone shots do nothing to resolve the cause of pain. It is a feudal attempt to mask pain.
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.
For 30 million osteoarthritis sufferers worldwide, pain, joint stiffness and potential loss of mobility can negatively affect their quality of life. However, scientists have recently improved a widely used treatment for knee osteoarthritis, which may help many people.
Scientists discover that concussions can damage brain tissue and impair brain function. Find out more about these common injuries, prevention and treatment.
A primer on ligament injury—the causes, symptoms, treatment and recovery.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common, but very treatable, condition. This article reveals the causes, tests and treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Pain and fatigue are symptoms commonly associated with chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia and arthritis. These strategies can reduce your discomfort and improve your quality of life.
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.
How to relieve and treat a pinched nerve.
Orthopedic and spinal surgeon Dr. Sean McCance answers a reader's question about herniated discs.
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.
Research suggests that vitamin D may play a role in fibromyalgia pain and other chronic pain conditions.
Is night pain ruining your after-work activities and sleep? Here, ten ways to relieve it.
Natural and alternative treatments for fibromyalgia can be effective.
Find out if you could be a candidate for hip replacement surgery, and learn more about the procedure.
When it comes to migraines, it can be difficult separating fact from fiction. Get the real story on the disease's biggest misconceptions.
Migraine pain can be excruciating, but with the right treatment, the condition can be controlled.
Millions of Americans are affected by migraines. Here, a look at this common neurological disease, from symptoms to treatment.
Follow these steps to help find relief.
Read on determine when your condition requires medical attention.
Find out why acupuncture is growing in popularity with arthritis sufferers.