Pain

Hebrew University researchers identify gene related to chronic pain

Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and elsewhere have succeeded in identifying for the first time a gene associated with susceptibility to chronic…    

Adherence to recommended exercise improves physical function, reduces pain for OA patients

Patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee or hip who adhere to the recommended home physical therapy exercises and physically active lifestyle experience more…    

Low Back Pain Is No Reason to Stay in Bed

For much of the 20th century, “rest” - which generally meant a few days to a week in bed - was the standard prescription…    

Turning a painkiller into a cancer killer

Without knowing exactly why, scientists have long observed that people who regularly take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin have lower incidences of certain…    

Behavioral therapy plus exercise may ease fibromyalgia

For people with troubling cases of fibromyalgia, a combination of behavioral counseling and exercise therapy tailored to their specific needs may bring some symptom…    

Acupuncture’s molecular effects pinned down

Scientists have taken another important step toward understanding just how sticking needles into the body can ease pain.

In a paper published…    

Obesity associated with increased risk of fibromyalgia

Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology have found an association between the level of leisure time physical exercise and a future…    

Men and Women Differ in Pain Drug Abuse Risks

There are distinct gender differences underlying the risks for abuse of prescription pain drugs, according to a Harvard study published in The Journal…    

Family therapy helps ease kids’ stomach pain

Kids suffering from unexplained tummy aches can feel better if they—and their parents—get some therapy, according to a new study.

Doctors, the…    

Light, flat shoes may be best for arthritic knees

When it comes to easing the pain of arthritic knees, footwear choice matters, new research shows.

And the findings suggest that flatter…    

Kids outgrow growing pains: study

Most youngsters grow out of having otherwise unexplained bone and muscle aches known as growing pains, researchers from Israel report.

Of 35…    

Abused Children More Likely to Suffer Unexplained Abdominal Pain, Nausea Or Vomiting

Children who have been abused psychologically, physically or sexually are more likely to suffer unexplained abdominal pain and nausea or vomiting than children…    

Abbott Northwestern study shows non-drug techniques reduce pain in hospitalized patients

Non-traditional therapies relieve pain among a wide range of hospitalized patients as much as 50 percent, according to a first-of-a-kind study in the Journal…    

Inadequate access to opioid-based pain relief is a human rights issue for cancer patients

Many cancer patients in Europe are being denied access to adequate pain relief because of over-zealous regulations restricting the availability and accessibility of opioid-based…    

Is Your Back Pain Caused by Herniated Disc? Single Test Can’t Tell

While lower back pain ranks as a common cause of disability in the United States, determining what causes a person’s back pain is often…    

Spine stimulation may not help after failed surgery

A commonly used treatment for patients who still suffer chronic back and leg pain after having back surgery is essentially no better than…    

Acupuncture found lacking for fibromyalgia

Acupuncture may provide some temporary pain relief for people with fibromyalgia, but does not help with fatigue, sleep problems, or physical function, according to…    

Slow breathing may soothe pain

The simple practice of slow breathing may help people deal with the physical and emotional reactions to moderate pain, a small study suggests.

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Immune treatment helps chronic pain patients

Treating the immune system can dramatically ease the suffering of people with chronic pain from an injured limb or following an amputation, a finding…    

Opiate painkillers raise fracture risk

Older adults who take powerful prescription painkillers known as opioids face an increased risk of bone fractures, especially at moderately high medication doses, a…    

Electro-acupuncture shows promise for knee arthritis

A modern twist on traditional acupuncture may bring some pain relief to people with knee arthritis, at least in the short term, a small…    

Massage and Other Hands-on Therapies can Help Reduce Pain

Massage, manipulation and other hands-on approaches can safely and effectively help with pain management.

The January issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource…    

The brain may feel other people’s pain

If you’ve ever thought that you literally feel other people’s pain, you may be right. A brain-imaging study suggests that some people have…    

Intravenous Lidocaine Aids Pain Control after Ambulatory Surgery

Although lidocaine is most often used as a local anesthetic, low doses of lidocaine given intravenously can help to control pain after common…    

Minimally Invasive Surgery Corrects Scoliosis And Relieves Retired Teacher’s Chronic Pain

Carole Riggs, a retired teacher and school principal, points to her work during one Christmas vacation – bending, twisting and sitting on the floor…