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May 25, 2016

Massage may be option for pain relief

Massage is better than nothing for pain relief, according to a new review.

May 25, 2016

Lilly says new type of pain drug could lessen need for opioids

Eli Lilly and Co on Tuesday said it and partner Pfizer Inc aim to seek approval by 2018 for a new type of pain drug that could be an alternative to opioids for osteoarthritis, chronic back pain and cancer pain.

May 24, 2016

Why processed foods may promote gut inflammation

SAN DIEGO – Certain food additives may interfere with your gut bacteria, causing changes that boost inflammation in the intestines and potentially promote the development of some chronic diseases, a new study suggests

May 24, 2016

Shoulder surgery is the new testing ground for painkiller alternatives

A common shoulder surgery has become a testing ground for some novel painkilling techniques as doctors seek to reduce the use of prescription narcotics known as opioids.

May 23, 2016

'Dormant butt syndrome' may increase risk of chronic pain

Researchers in Ohio have identified a potential primary source for knee, hip and back pain that can lead to injury and surgery: dormant butt syndrome (DBS).

May 23, 2016

After gastric bypass, use of psychiatric drugs may rise

Although use of drugs to treat diabetes and other diseases related to obesity may decline after weight-loss surgery, use of neurological and psychiatric drugs may rise sharply, suggests a new study.

May 23, 2016

How to avoid lower back pain during sleep

Q&A with Dr. Manny: I have been waking up with a stiff and painful lower back. What could be going wrong?

May 19, 2016

New treatment instantly relieves knee pain

Many Americans feel hopeless when it comes to chronic knee pain. But a new, non-surgical option is offering relief

May 18, 2016

Can tai chi help relieve knee joint pain?

Tai chi may work as well as traditional physical therapy for easing pain in people with knee osteoarthritis, a small study suggests.

May 16, 2016

6 surprising chronic pain triggers

There's nothing worse than suffering from debilitating chronic pain—except, perhaps, not knowing why you're in pain or how to cope.