Doctors say the studies may make healthcare providers more likely to prescribe federally approved medical cannabis for chronic lower back pain off-label. And consumers can try experimenting with ...

Back pain is a very common health issue that can significantly impact your life. When that condition becomes chronic, there isn't a simple answer to treatment. Graham Wagner, MD, explains the many ...

Chronic back pain is the most common type of pain, affecting around 16 million American adults — and now a new study has revealed some discouraging findings about potential treatments. Only around one ...

Allogeneic bone marrow–derived mesenchymal stromal cells (BM-MSCs) are safe but do not show efficacy in treating intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) in patients with chronic low back pain. The ...

A self-referral tool for patients with chronic back pain may be a feasible solution for identifying axial spondyloarthritis, ...

Millions of people struggle with lower back pain worldwide. Now, surprising new research from the University of South Australia shows that relearning 'baby' movements such as crawling, rolling and ...

Megan Bettor is used to falling to the ground. For two decades, the mom of two has experienced back pain that would land her on the floor for minutes, hours, and sometimes days. "My back would fully ...

Share on Pinterest New research finds a link between brain circuits associated with reward and motivation, eating behavior, and chronic pain. The Laundry Room/Stocksy Researchers investigated how ...

Research shows that being kind to others (for example via volunteering) can decrease chronic pain. Other studies demonstrate ...

A widely prescribed opioid painkiller showed limited effectiveness and increased risk of negative effects in a new analysis ...

As a chronic pain sufferer, I sometimes surprise people by telling them that my pain doesn’t have a physical cause. It’s a mind-body thing, I say, related to stress and emotions. To many, this sounds ...