Herniated discs can be so painful that ancient cultures often attributed the pain to demons. Of course, modern science finds herniated discs have a much more prosaic cause. They’re …
If you struggle with neck pain, you’re not alone. Neck pain is a common complaint and has many risk factors ranging from chronic stress to autoimmune disease. However, some …
Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) have been recommended by medical providers for mild-to-moderate soft-tissue injuries since 1978, when Dr. Gabe Mirkin published his findings in the Sports Medicine Book. …
An estimated 50 million American adults struggle with chronic pain. So, whether your pain is chronic or acute, it’s good to know which remedies work and which medications you can access …
Epidural injections deliver medications that provide pain relief when oral medications and physical therapy fail to do so. In many cases, epidurals can delay the need for surgery. Epidurals …
Sharp, burning, radiating pain in the back, often accompanied by tingling and numbness, could indicate a pinched nerve. Nerves cause symptoms when surrounding tissues compress them, which often happens …
When thinking about your painful, aching joints, exercise may be the last remedy on your mind. After all, how can moving your already-painful joints reduce pain? To answer your …
Sciatica is a cluster of symptoms — including pain, numbness, tingling, and loss of sensation — that occurs when the sciatic nerve in the lower back gets compressed or …