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

Lower back pain is one of the most common ailments, with four out of five people experiencing it at some point in their lives, according to the website for the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. For ...

We crafted a guide to acute pain treatments that hit all of the sore spots, from head pain to cramps to joint pain.

Back pain is a very common health issue that can significantly impact your life. When that condition becomes chronic, there isn't a simple answer to treatment. Graham Wagner, MD, explains the many ...

Scientists are racing to redesign how powerful painkillers work, aiming to keep the relief that opioids provide while ...

Almost everyone has pain sometimes. It might start as a twinge in your back, a dull ache in your knee, a tingling on the bottoms of your feet. Maybe you slept funny, or hoisted a full bag of groceries ...

For over a decade, Ruth has written for multiple outlets providing patient education, including Health. She has written for health student education companies, collaborating on an anatomy textbook ...