Pain Management News & Features

Find out what you and your doctor should know about the uses of medical marijuana and how to talk about it.

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.

June 28, 2024 — Research shows elite athletes experience pain differently than everyday people. Here’s why, and how we can learn to deal with adversity and chronic pain every day.

March 19, 2024 — Popular over-the-counter pain and inflammation drugs have been a revelation for people with pain, swelling, or even just run-of-the mill headaches. But these drugs, known as NSAIDs, which include Advil, Motrin, and others, are not all the same and come with some serious health risks if overused. Here’s how to make heads or tails of these commonly used drugs.

January 8, 2024 — Some take them to manage pain, others to help improve their sleep. Known more commonly as CBD, delta-8, CBG and CBN, these products have flooded the marketplace.

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

May 23, 2023 — Using surgical implants inside the brain, scientists have recorded for the first time electrical patterns that occur when a person is feeling chronic pain, a new study in Nature Neuroscience concludes.

May 17, 2023 — A person’s risk of developing chronic pain is higher than the risk of developing some of the most common diseases in the U.S., such as diabetes, depression, or high blood pressure, a new study shows.

May 16, 2023 — More and more data backs up hypnotherapy as a treatment for pain, anxiety, and more. But would it work for you? Here’s what to know.

January 23, 2023 — Significantly fewer patients are being prescribed opioids when being discharged from hospital emergency departments, according to new analysis from the CDC.

March 14, 2018 — Trying to overcome drug addiction is difficult enough, but America's opioid epidemic has led to an explosion in treatment centers and clinics that might have dubious practices.

March 14, 2018 — The federal government as well as the drug industry are pumping millions of dollars into research to find pain medication that works as well as opioids but aren't addictive.

March 14, 2018 — Kennedy has also tried to draw the connection between addiction and mental health. While in the U.S. House of Representatives, Kennedy sponsored legislation that requires insurance companies to treat mental illness, depression and addiction the same as they treat illnesses of the body. The bill, known as the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, was signed into law in 2008.

March 14, 2018 — A simple letter to the editor in 1980 opened the way for America's opioid crisis.

March 14, 2018 — Scientists at the NIH, the nation’s chief medical research agency, are working on solutions for addressing the public health crisis by investigating new and better ways to prevent opioid abuse, to treat opioid use disorders and to manage pain.

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.

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

What does the scientific research into the effects of marijuana show?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Actor Shailene Woodley shares her story of how she copes with scoliosis.

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