How the curves in your spine could be causing you pain
Over 60% of us will suffer from lower back pain at some point in our lives. Without question, it's the leading cause of disability...
Dr. K.C. Brennan on understanding and treating migraine
Excerpts from our conversation with Dr. K.C. Brennan, an expert on migraine and headache treatment at the University of Utah.
NIHNiH: How do you approach...
This common pill may help you avoid surgery for joint pain
Good news for people dealing with joint pain! A new study suggests that a common pill called colchicine might lower the chances of needing...
Migraine headaches may double stroke risk
Strokes are often thought of as a problem for older adults, but a new study shows that young people under the age of 50...
Tension headaches, migraine, and more: when headaches disrupt your Life
Headaches come in many forms. Where you feel the pain, what other symptoms you have, and how long headaches last can vary.
For many people,...
New back pain treatment offers hope without surgery
Back pain is a problem many people face, especially as they get older. One common cause is a condition called degenerative disk disease.
This happens...
Could gut bacteria be the key to preventing arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is a painful disease that causes the immune system to attack the joints, leading to swelling, stiffness, and long-term damage.
For...
A smart, wireless implant that could transform chronic pain relief
Chronic pain affects millions of people and can make everyday life extremely difficult. It can interfere with work, relationships, and even simple activities like...
Why nature can help heal chronic back pain
Chronic lower back pain is a condition that affects many people for years—even decades—and often leads to feelings of isolation, stress, and exhaustion.
But a...
Why you may want to skip the x-ray for knee osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is one of the main causes of long-term pain and disability, affecting over two million people in Australia.
Surprisingly, getting an x-ray isn’t necessary...