The FDA has approved Journavx, a pain medication, offering a safer alternative to opioids. Learn about its benefits and side ...

Acetaminophen, or Tylenol, changes our perception of pain. “It’s a very safe medication to take — you can even take it during pregnancy — but it’s not necessarily addressing the inflammation that ...

Lower-back pain affects everyone at some point, but having it on one side may unnerve you. Luckily, there are ways to treat ...

Back injuries happen all too frequently in EMS, endangering ourselves, our partners and our patients; learn how to prevent them ...

A hair extension technician blamed her back pain on her big breasts and battled it with paracetamol for two years - until ...

Nearly half of us suffer from headaches — but could painkillers be making them worse? Try this chiropractor’s top tips ...

Pain triggered by prostaglandins in your uterus may present as menstrual cramps, but you can also feel this pain in your back ...

Ease of movement refers to how much muscle it takes to move around on the bed. After all, it can sometimes be tricky to expel additional effort when you’re dealing with chronic back pain.

arms and upper back, but there is one piece of equipment that focuses on your lower core muscles — a back machine. Back machines feature a large, raised pad for your chest to rest upon and ...

At a certain age, back pain seems to become the new normal. Moans and groans creep in between words and, gradually, we surrender to our achy fate. But what if we didn’t? What if we challenged ...

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There are numerous causes of neck pain; when associated with the common cold or similar illnesses like sinus infections, a handful of factors are usually to blame. In general, cold and flu viruses ...