Once used mainly for distraction, VR is now being studied as a way to retrain the brain’s pain pathways—especially for people ...

Physical activity stimulates the release of endorphins (natural painkillers) and promotes the production of anti-inflammatory ...

In the ongoing search to find a pain intervention that does away with the need for opioids – and bypasses drugs altogether – a new game-based system has shown huge promise in tackling chronic ...

For some people, certain foods can bring about or worsen pain. Nov. 26, 2008— -- A few years ago, my mom woke me up in the middle of the night complaining of chest pains. As I frantically ...

Chest pain can be disconcerting, but it’s important to remember that not all discomfort signals a serious health condition like a heart attack. In fact, the culprit behind the pain in your chest may ...

A new study has found the non-invasive application of in-ear electrical stimulation to the vagus nerve to be safe and effective in reducing osteoarthritis-related knee pain. It opens the door to ...

Acute pain is sharp, sudden, and short-lived discomfort. It typically lasts only a brief time. Though it may not be serious, it could point to an underlying problem in some cases. Acute pain comes on ...

Joint pain can make it difficult to carry out basic tasks, from walking up the stairs to opening a jar and even typing. When it comes to the skeletal system, our joints have some of the most important ...

Everyone deals with random aches and pains from time to time. But when it comes to a sharp pain in the front of your thigh, there are several possible causes. The pain may be due to muscle injury, ...

Many chronic pain patients cite the weather as a driver of their suffering, and climate change is making the torment more ...