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

Age is probably not the reason behind your joint pain, even if you’re an older athlete, according to Shmerling, the former ...

Chronic pain affects more than 50 million Americans, yet for decades, treatment options for pain that persists in the absence ...

If your TMJ-related pain has been around for months rather than weeks, it might be time to talk with your doctor about adjusting your treatment plan. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder is a ...

A new CDC report indicated that the percentage of Americans with chronic pain rose considerably in recent years, and it's not clear why. The numbers came from the National Health Interview Survey ...

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 ...

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 ...

(Original Caption) San Diego: Redskins quarterback Doug Williams writhes in pain after injuring his leg. More than 51 million Americans experienced chronic pain in 2021 alone, according to CDC reports ...