Pain Management Features

Learn more about medical marijuana, which conditions are approved for it, and how to get a medical marijuana card in your state.

Everyone's feet are different. Knowing your foot arch type will save you a lot of pain.

Gracias a los nuevos avances en los medicamentos y la tecnología, hoy día tenemos mejores soluciones para el alivio del dolor crónico.

Does your knee injury need surgery? Find out when it’s time to consider it and when you might not need it.

It’s used to treat everything from pain to menstrual cramps. Is acupuncture effective?

What does a doctor of osteopathic medicine do? Find out what a DO focuses on when she takes care of you.

If you’re living with chronic pain, you may have already tried the usual treatments. Could supplements offer an alternative?

Many people worry that taking narcotic painkillers will lead to addiction. There are usually warning signs along the way, like the ones listed here.

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Take these steps to prevent foot pain, bunions, blisters, and ingrown toenails.

Know which type of pain you’re more likely to have at different times in life, and how to ease each one.

Many people fear becoming addicted to pain medications. WebMD explains what addiction is, what it isn't, and how it can affect your pain treatment.

WebMD reports on what else you and your doctor might consider if your pain medication isn't working.

WebMD talks to pain management specialist and chronic pain patient Howard Heit, MD, FACP, FASAM.

An expert answers five basic questions about pain, including why you're really aching and what's ahead for treatment.

WebMD talks to anesthesiologist/pain specialist John Dombrowski, MD, about the use and abuse of propofol.

Learn how the right kind of supervised exercise can help ease pain in your back, knees, hips and shoulders and bring movement back to your life.

Can cognitive behavioral therapy help manage chronic pain? Find out if CBT is right for you.

Sports and exercise injuries are common when you are active. Guard against injuries below the belt with these tips.

Taking acetaminophen for fever or pain relief is generally safe and effective. But it can be harmful if not taken correctly. Know the benefits and risks of acetaminophen and how to use it safely.

Taking too much of over-the-counter pain relievers can lead to liver damage, stomach bleeding, and kidney disease. Learn how you can protect yourself and your family from an accidental overdose.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are over-the-counter medications that can be used to reduce fever, relieve mild aches and pains, and reduce inflammation. Learn how these pain relievers work and how to take them safely.

WebMD investigates the theory that a deficiency of vitamin D can cause chronic pain and if you should discuss vitamin D with your doctor.

WebMD discusses post-surgery pain including tips for preparation before surgery and how to manage pain after surgery.

WebMD investigates what factors influence your pain tolerance including gender, athleticism, mental health, and even hair color.

If you have chronic pain and are looking for alternatives to medication and surgery, you have a lot of options. Alternative pain treatments that doctors once scoffed at are now standard at many pain centers.

To get good control of your chronic pain, it's not enough to tell your doctor it hurts. You need to learn how to talk about pain: how it feels, how it rates on a pain scale, and how it affects you.

Chronic pain can be caused by many conditions, but sometimes it begins mysteriously. Learn about the causes of chronic pain and treatments.

What can you do to help the ER doctor to believe you? Read on.

Pain and addiction experts debunk myths about prescription pain medication addiction.

Use OTC pain relievers and other medications safely with this advice from experts.

WebMD offers tips on shopping for over-the-counter medications that will help you make smart, safe choices at the drug store.

Questions and and answers about acetaminophen, liver risks, and what the FDA is doing about it.

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Is it all in your head? A normal part of aging? Test yourself: Questions and answers about chronic pain

Experts discuss whether worries over the abuse of OxyContin are having an impact on the drug's legitimate use as a painkiller.

New advances in drugs and technology mean there are now better solutions for chronic pain relief.

If you're experiencing breakthrough pain, new fast-acting narcotics may offer control -- and pain relief.

Following are common cancer myths and the facts about cancer pain.

Chronic pain relief becomes critical as baby boomers age. What can you do about your chronic pain?

Clinics and programs with a multidisciplinary, or comprehensive, approach to pain management are becoming more popular as people reject the traditional pill-and-surgery model of treating pain because they find it's not always effective.

Many over-the-counter pain relief drugs aren't safe for those who have high blood pressure. Here's what you need to know about aspirin, ibuprofen, and other drugs.

If you're a pain sufferer, here's some good news: Plenty of options exist to ease aches, and many of them don't come in pill form.

As America's baby boomers age and more of them develop chronic illnesses, pain management will continue to be an important facet of health care.