In the early 1800s, leg amputations free of acute pain seemed impossible. However, the first widely used anesthetic, called ether, was right around the corner. Sixteenth-century physician Paracelsus ...

Nearly impossible to measure, quantify, convey, pain is a truly mysterious human sensation. For the last 25 years in my life as a neurosurgeon, I have seen a lot of pain and suffering firsthand, so ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...

Are you one of the millions suffering from back pain, desperately seeking a solution that works? In a world where quick fixes and temporary reliefs dominate the healthcare landscape, navigating ...

Waking up with lower back pain in the morning can put a damper on your day before it even begins. Whether it’s a dull ache or a sharp discomfort, morning back pain is common and can stem from various ...

New research finds the human brain has a built-in pain map that activates in different areas when relieving face, arm or leg pain. But placebo pain relief only works where the brain expects it.

Stepping into a virtual forest or waterfall scene through VR could be the future of pain management. A new study shows that immersive virtual nature dramatically reduces pain sensitivity almost as ...

Back pain can put a real downer on your day, especially if it's something that you suffer from long-term. But sometimes ditching that old mattress can really help, especially if you sleep on the wrong ...

Therapeutic massage helps some patients with chronic low back pain, study says. July 5, 2011— -- Massage therapy may provide more relief for patients with chronic low back pain than thought -- at ...

Painkillers are one of the most commonly-used medications. Muscle pain, period cramps or headache? Painkillers come to the rescue for different occasions. But safety regarding these pills have been ...

Human pain, it turns out, is not just a product of modern stress or injury, but a legacy written deep into our DNA. New genetic work is tracing part of our sensitivity back to ancient relatives, while ...