Pain Management Slideshows

Could your achy muscles be a sign of more than a tough workout? Learn when a twinge might warrant a visit to the doctor’s office.

NSAIDs are drugs that treat pain as well as fevers. Here’s what you should know about how NSAIDs work, possible side effects and risks, and alternatives if you can’t tolerate them.

There’s a group of muscles on the back of each lower leg that doctors call "calf muscles." They play a key role in helping you walk and run. Learn the things that can make them hurt, from a minor sprain to more serious problems like deep vein thrombosis.

Are you working at home? Find out how to set up a workspace to prevent stiffness, protect your muscles and joints, and avoid eyestrain.

A quick stretch, yoga pose, or on-the-spot exercise can help fix sudden aches from head to toe. Learn how to quash pain with just one move.

You’re on your feet all day. It isn’t surprising that they hurt sometimes, considering how much work they do.

Your arm hurts. Maybe you just slept on it wrong. But some causes are more serious, including heart issues. Find out what could be causing your arm pain.

Your face helps you see, hear, taste and smell the world. But all those different tissues, nerves, blood vessels, and tiny muscles also can cause pain when something goes wrong.

Overuse injuries aren’t just from sports. Find out more about how to recognize these injuries and what to do about them.

Cannabidiol oil: It's made from marijuana and everyone seems to be talking about it. But what is it, and what does it really do? Find out the details with help from WebMD's slideshow.

It’s got nothing to do with cold weather. It means your shoulder is jammed up. WebMD guides you through the causes of frozen shoulder and what you can do about it.

One way to prevent muscle cramps is to get enough of these nutrients: potassium, sodium, calcium, and magnesium. They’re called electrolytes, and this WebMD slideshow can help you find them in these foods.

Is your ankle hurting and you don;t know why? Many conditions and injuries can cause ankle pain. Learn about 15 possible causes of why your ankle hurts at WebMD.

Dependence on opioids is a growing problem, but a lot of people take these medications without any issues. WebMD explains what you need to know about how and when to use them.

Your legs are an amazing collection of bones and muscles. But if something goes a bit wrong, they can hurt and make it hard to move around. Find out what you should know with this WebMD slide show.

If you’ve ever had a cramp, you know it -- it’s a certain kind of pain. Find out more from WebMD about them and what you can do to prevent them.

Don’t take your shoulder for granted. It’s a versatile body part that allows an amazing range of motion. Click through the WebMD slideshow to find out what can go wrong with it.

Why does your body ache? Let us count the ways. Learn more about the different things that can make you achy.

If your heel hurts, this might be what’s behind it. WebMD shows you what you can do to feel better.

Some causes of sudden pain call for a doctor. But many times, you can do things at home to feel better. Find out more in this WebMD slideshow.

From exercise to diet, medicine to support groups, you can make everyday changes to ease chronic pain. See how in this WebMD slideshow.

What you eat could make you feel better. Discover with the help of this WebMD slideshow foods, nutrients, and spices that can help lessen inflammation and ease your aches.

No matter what job you have, what you do for a living can affect how you feel. Explore WebMD's slide show to learn how it can happen and what you can do to stop the pain.

Many things that hurt can be treated with over-the-counter painkillers and rest, ice, compression, and elevation. When is it time to call the doctor? Find out what you need to know in this WebMD slideshow.

Find out when and how to use over-the-counter support braces from this WebMD slideshow.