Pain Management

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

Your knee pain from you injury just won’t quit. Is it time for surgery? WebMD shares what to consider first.

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

It’s used to treat everything from pain to menstrual cramps. WebMD explores whether acupuncture is effective.

New advances in drugs and technology mean there are now better solutions for chronic pain relief. WebMD shares the good news.

These prescription painkillers may help manage the aches, but there are also safety concerns. WebMD shows you what you need to know.

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

WebMD shares tips to prevent foot pain, bunions, blisters, and ingrown toenails.

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

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.

WebMD talks to experts about the link between weather and joint pain.

When you’re in pain, do you reach for over-the-counter medicine or call your doctor? Get the basics from WebMD on pain relief medication.

WebMD looks at what scientific research shows about the effects of marijuana.

Denver pot shops are at the center of Colorado’s marijuana rush.

Although there isn't much evidence that the occasional toke leads to long-term health problems, researchers are concerned that long-term, heavy pot smoking can leave lingering effects.

More states are passing laws that allow people to use medical marijuana. So what does it treat, and who can and should use it?

WebMD pain experts sort the myths from the facts about chronic pain treatments.

People often make mistakes when taking pain pills -- both over-the-counter and prescription. Find out at WebMD which mistakes are the most common.

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.

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.

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.