pain management

Chest wall pain or costochondritis, also called Tietze’s syndrome, is a condition in which inflammation occurs between the tissues that connect the rib to the sternum (breast bone). For some people, this pain can be alarming because it may feel similar to the pain caused by an oncoming heart attack. What is costochondritis? Costochondritis is ...click here to read more

Approximately 45 million Americans complain of headaches each year, with more than eight million visiting a medical professional as their pain causes them distress. There are several reasons why a person may develop a headache, with most being benign causes that are of no concern. However, there are instances that warrant more investigation and should ...click here to read more

While not as common as lower back pain, upper back pain still plagues many people on a daily basis. The upper left back is the region to the left, below the neck (cervical spine), and above the lower back (lumbar spine). The upper back is often referred to as the thoracic spine and is generally ...click here to read more

Pain under the right rib cage can be minor or severe depending on the cause, and sharp pain under the right rib cage can be frightening. If you experience pain on the right under the rib cage, there could be a simple explanation such as an injury. It could also be related to a serious ...click here to read more

Chronic neck pain can be relieved with tai chi, a low-impact mind-body exercise, according to research findings. Researchers compared a group of participants who completed tai chi exercises for neck pain relief to a control group that did not receive treatment. The study also examined whether tai chi is more beneficial than traditional neck exercises. ...click here to read more

Osteoarthritis pain can be relieved with weight loss in older adults, and diet and exercise are essential for successful pain management. The previous study suggested that losing just 10 percent of your body weight is enough to get relief from pain associated with osteoarthritis. This 10 percent weight loss is achievable through diet and exercise. ...click here to read more

A new drug shows to be a safer alternative to morphine and less addictive. The study was conducted on rats where researchers compared variants of the neurochemical endomorphin to traditional morphine. Effectiveness and side effects were measured in each variant. Chronic pain is commonly treated with opium-based medications which can be quite addicting, and abuse ...click here to read more

Acetaminophen is a drug commonly used to treat pain associated with headaches, fever, minor aches and injuries. While it has been available as a pain-reliever for more than 60 years, some scientists are just discovering acetaminophen may also dull our emotions. According to the Consumer Healthcare Products Association, acetaminophen can be found in over 600 ...click here to read more