Everything else fades away when we’re in pain. The small stresses of daily life stop mattering, and our focus narrows to the discomfort we’re feeling. And make no mistake, that pain is real. Research ...

From backaches or arthritis to a twisted ankle or swollen joint after surgery, pain is something we all have to deal with at one time or another. Acute pain (aka short-term pain) is a signal that your ...

As a lifelong health and fitness enthusiast with 15 years of experience, Rachel MacPherson is passionate about cutting through fads and noise. Her aim is to clearly communicate health information with ...

Acute pain is sudden and intense, while chronic pain is persistent and typically lasts longer than 3 months. Acute pain is short-term and typically occurs in a specific area of the body. It is usually ...

This article is also available as a pdf version. Listen to the author discussing chronic pain and her own experiences on the Nature Podcast. Philip Kass spends 90% of his day lying on a twin bed in a ...

Pain management doctors focus on helping a person find relief from pain due to underlying conditions or as long-term consequences of surgical procedures. Pain management doctors work with a variety of ...

Not only can experiencing chronic pain affect your mood, experiencing depression can also raise your chances of living with chronic pain. When you think of chronic pain and depression, you probably ...