How to manage chronic pain and use of painkillers
Imagine the last time you scraped your knee or had a bad toothache. It probably hurt a lot, but after a while, the pain...
New treatment can reduce knee pain without surgery
A recent study from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has introduced a promising treatment that could make a big difference for people suffering from knee...
Reducing sitting time by 40 min daily may reduce back pain effectively
A new study from the University of Turku in Finland has found that reducing daily sitting time can prevent back pain from worsening over...
Scientists link chronic pain to higher dementia risk in older people
A new study led by the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) has found that older Australians suffering from chronic pain are at a significantly...
Reducing sitting time by 40 minutes a day may prevent back pain
A new study from the University of Turku in Finland has found that reducing the time you spend sitting each day can help prevent...
Why is pain so exhausting
One of the most common feelings associated with persisting pain is fatigue and this fatigue can become overwhelming.
People with chronic pain can report being...
AI chatbots could give effective advice for low back pain
A new study has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, such as ChatGPT, might be nearly as effective as consulting a doctor when it...
Scientists find big cause of rheumatoid arthritis in gut
A groundbreaking study led by scientists from the University of Colorado has uncovered a potential trigger for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic autoimmune disease.
This...
New treatment offers big knee pain relief in older people
Scientists at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital have recently uncovered a promising new way to treat knee pain, particularly benefiting those aged 50 and above.
Their...
Exercise can help people with osteoarthritis cope with depression
A new study suggests that staying active might be especially important for people with osteoarthritis who experience more severe pain.
According to research published in...