We are told this: The mind is able to control the body. For the chronic pain patient who may have seemingly exhausted treatment options, this notion of mind over matter takes on a hopeful urgency.

A neural circuit hidden in an understudied region of the brain plays a critical role in turning temporary pain into pain that ...

Neuropathic pain, often referred to as nerve pain, can arise from a range of conditions such as diabetic neuropathy, nerve ...

How does your doctor actually prescribe opioid medication? Why is it hard to get a refill? What are the best solutions to help patients with pain?

Scientists are developing a "sponge" that can soak up pain signals in the body before they reach the brain, potentially ...

Manual therapy — joint mobilization and soft-tissue techniques—adds critical short-term benefits. Studies demonstrate that ...

Interdisciplinary multimodal pain treatment is associated with modest improvements in quality of life among adults with chronic pain.

Sometimes, a study on one topic can reveal important issues in another. Case in point: A recent Lancet study explored what a person’s life was like before they developed chronic pain — the diseases ...

How can a therapist help with chronic pain? A therapist treating patients for chronic pain will often work in tandem with their medical doctors to make sure individuals’ medical and emotional needs ...

Since I've been 14 years old I've been chronically ill and in constant pain. I was prescribed codeine and tramadol to manage the pain, and I couldn't go a day without them. I stopped taking pills and ...