Groundbreaking research has transformed our understanding of acupuncture's role in treating sciatica, a debilitating ...

Smirniotopoulos said he has seen patients get to the point where they can' no't function because of the pain and seeing ...

When severe nerve pain gets in the way of healthy behavior, however, aggressive therapy is the rule. Gregory Esper, MD, MBA It often is required of the physician to recognize it and treat the pain ...

If you've fallen or had a recent blow to your rib area, that could be to blame. "Overuse or injury to the muscles in the ...

"Since my spinal cord injury, I have constant nerve pain which feels like someone is pouring hot coals over my body. I'm excited that through this new brain technology treatment, I can learn how ...

Insect venom may seem like an unlikely ally in the discovery of new human pain treatments, but the latest findings into the ...

While the procedure is not a cure, Forrest said he is pain-free about 70-80% of the time and is able to enjoy the things he loves. “This procedure saved my career and saved my way of life ...

Around eight out of 10 children survive their cancer for 10 years or more, figures suggest, but more than half of them report delayed and ongoing pain in adulthood ...

Recent evidence suggests that acupuncture can help relieve the pain caused by sciatica, a common condition in which the ...

Dr. Neal Rakesh helps patients cope with pain both during and after cancer treatment. Many people with cancer expect that their lives will go back to normal once their treatment has ended. That’s not ...

If TENS does work, it may be because the electrical currents stimulate nerve cells that block pain signals. Or the treatment may trigger your body to release pain-killing chemicals called endorphins.