Researchers have observed a mechanism in the brain that may ‘pump the brakes’ on acute pain to prevent overload while not inhibiting chronic pain at all.

Salem Regional Medical Center welcomes Fellowship Trained Physiatrist and Interventional Pain Medicine physician Ryan ...

For chronic pain patients, though, the brain interprets even neutral sensations as pain and suffering. In effect, pain ...

Sciatic nerve pain can cause mild, daily aching or severe pain. These sciatica stretches, like prone press-ups and nerve glides, help reduce and prevent pain.

Living with chronic back pain can be debilitating, affecting every aspect of someone’s daily life. A study out of Georgetown University found that more than 16 million American adults (or ...

A trial of an interactive game that trains people to alter their brain waves has shown promise as a treatment for nerve pain – offering hope for a new generation of drug-free treatments.

Persistent lower back or hip pain can be a deeply frustrating experience, especially when answers seem elusive. One often-overlooked cause of such pain is Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Dysfunction. The ...

Stimulating the vagus nerve through the ear improved knee pain for some patients, a new trial found.

Discover how shoulder blade pain connects to digestive issues. Learn about 7 conditions that cause upper back pain through gut-related problems.

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 ...

Tying shoelaces, getting into a car, picking things up off the floor and walking down stairs all involve flexing that most difficult of joints: the knee. But pain in the knee can significantly ...

Discover how back pain can reveal kidney, liver, or lung problems. Learn the distinctive warning signs that differentiate organ-related discomfort ...