Pain Management

Scientists find a big cause of nerve damage in people with diabetes

A new study suggests that patients with diabetes, who also suffer from vitamin D deficiency, have an increased risk of nerve damage known as...

The miracle injection: new treatment for back pain shows promise

Back pain can be a real bother. It's a problem that many people, especially adults, face daily. The main reason for this pain is...

This drug for migraine headache might harm people with high blood pressure

A recent study suggests that a medication developed to treat migraines could pose serious risks to people with chronic high blood pressure.

What is diabetic neuropathy pain and can your diet affect it?

Let's start with some basics. Diabetes is a disease that affects a lot of people, around 37 million in the United States alone. This is...

The quest to cure back pain: scientists’ discovery offers new hope

Imagine if you had to deal with pain in your lower back every single day. It's a problem that many adults have. But the causes...

Scientists find a new cause of inflammation

Inflammation is your body's superhero that fights the bad guys - like germs from a scraped knee.

The battle with pain: a different look at opioids

We're going to tell you about a study done on a type of medicine called opioids. These medicines are used to ease pain, but...

Cannabis use may increase pain after surgery

Have you ever heard of cannabis? Some adults use it for various reasons, including to manage pain. But a recent study shows that adults who...

A new hope for people with high cholesterol

Imagine you have a sink in your house that keeps getting clogged up. It can be a real pain, right? Something similar can happen in...

Spinal cord stimulation may reduce neuropathy pain in people with diabetes

Preliminary findings from a study to be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 75th Annual Meeting suggests that high-frequency spinal cord stimulation may...