Chronic pain doesn’t always begin where it hurts. Growing research into fascia is offering new clues about why pain and stiffness persist, how the body adapts, and what may actually help. This voice ...

A new mini-review proposes that durable senescence-like states in dorsal root ganglion sensory neurons may help explain why ...

Persistent pain often has no clear cause. However, studies show measurable differences in the structure and activity of the brains of those affected. This might explain why they experience chronic ...

How to use exercise therapy based on psychological insights for chronic pain1. Introduction: A Paradigm Shift in Pain Beyond ...

Chronic pain might quietly push people toward developing high blood pressure—and the more widespread the pain, the greater the danger. A massive analysis of over 200,000 adults uncovered strong links ...

A surprising discovery at UC San Diego suggests that chronic lower back pain may become deeply embedded in the brain's sense of personal identity. Researchers found that movement-triggered pain ...

Hormonal changes during the menopausal transition can lead to an increase in pain sensitivity and inflammation. The reason is complicated.

Chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is a global problem, affecting approximately 1.7 billion people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Lower back pain, an MSK condition, is ...

Dr. Rich and company discuss chronic pain. Dr. Rich and company discuss chronic pain, how physical activity can support pain prevention, and the latest in non-surgical treatment options. And the team ...

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 ...

Pain takes away power. That’s just what it does. It makes you feel like your body and life are no longer under your control. It steals your health, mobility, relationships, sex life, hobbies, jobs, ...