The neck is a vital part of our body that supports the weight of our head and allows for its movement. However, this delicate structure is prone to injuries due to its constant usage and vulnerability ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a physician and behavioral scientist at Duke University. Chronic pain often depends as much or more on the brain’s response ...

Researchers at the University of New South Wales Sydney are testing a new way to treat chronic nerve pain by training the brain itself. The approach relies on an interactive game that teaches people ...

Most therapies for low back pain provide only short-term relief; it's unclear, however, whether benefits from cognitive functional therapy (CFT) may last longer. Investigators in this study performed ...

The American Pain Society lauded a call for multidisciplinary pain care and improved pain training for all clinicians in a recent Institute of Medicine report, according to a release by the society.

Managing lower back pain is specific to each individual experiencing it. It’s about finding the right formula of movements, modifications, and treatments that work for you. However, before you start ...

People undergoing hemodialysis treatment for kidney failure often experience chronic pain related to their condition, but it can be difficult to manage with opioid medication and other conventional ...

Knee osteoarthritis pain can be eased without surgery or medication. Researchers are exploring gait training, a method to change walking habits that overload the knee. This approach focuses on small ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Understanding the relationship between mental and physical distress is essential to breaking ...

Pain management doctors focus on helping a person find relief from pain due to underlying conditions or as long-term consequences of surgical procedures. Pain management doctors work with a variety of ...