New gene therapy may offer pain relief without addiction risk
A new gene therapy developed by scientists could bring hope to the more than 50 million Americans who live with chronic pain.
In a recent...
Taking ibuprofen with blood pressure drugs could harm your kidneys
If you have high blood pressure and take medicine for it, you may want to think carefully before using ibuprofen when you have pain.
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New drug may end nerve pain without dangerous side effects
Living with chronic nerve pain can be exhausting. For many people, it feels like a constant burning, tingling, or stabbing sensation that never goes...
Acupuncture relieves chronic low back pain in older adults
More than 1 out of 3 older adults in the U.S. have chronic low back pain. Pain is considered chronic when it lasts more...
A surprising drug could help reduce alcohol addiction and pain
A group of scientists at Scripps Research has found that a medicine already used to treat some skin and joint conditions might also help...
A breakthrough shot could end chronic back pain without surgery
Back pain is something many people go through at some point in their lives. Sometimes it starts from a simple action, like bending down...
Weight gain steadily increases risk of low back pain
Low back pain is a common problem that affects many people around the world. It can lead to disability, missed work, and high health...
Baby movements can help adults beat lower back pain
Lower back pain is one of the most common health issues in the world, affecting millions of people every day. It can make simple...
Can cannabis help reduce chronic pain? study explains the pros and cons
Chronic pain—pain that lasts for months or even years—can be extremely hard to manage. Many people living with this condition are now turning to...
Why feeling wronged can make chronic pain worse
Everyone knows that stress can make pain feel worse. But a new study shows that anger—especially when combined with a sense of unfairness—might be...