According to new research, taking anti-inflammatory pain relievers like ibuprofen and naproxen for osteoarthritis may actually worsen inflammation in the knee joint over time. Taking…
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Nearly 65 million Americans say they’ve recently experienced back pain. A Goethe University Frankfurt study found that a combined approach works best. Back pain is…
The researchers believe it is unlikely that the new molecules are addictive. According to UCSF researchers, the new molecules are the top prospects for narcotic alternatives. A…
Research has uncovered new substances that have a similar pain-relieving effect to opiates, but without the negative aspects such as respiratory depression and addiction. Better…
A gel-based cartilage replacement for sore knees has been created by Duke researchers. It is stronger and more long-lasting than the real thing. The team…
Mouse sensory neurons are shown in magenta. BH4, the molecule driving chronic pain, is shown in green. Hence, the neurons “in pain” are seen in…
The scientists also found that the deterioration that develops within the joint might be slowed down by walking as exercise. How walking can lead to healthier…
A University of Minnesota Twin Cities-led team has found that electrical stimulation of the body combined with sound activates the brain’s somatosensory cortex, increasing the…
Sensorimotor retraining alters how people think about their body in pain, how they process sensory information from their back, and how they move their back…
The soft flexible device bends and stretches with the body, without the need for bulky, rigid hardware. Credit: Northwestern University New device has the potential…
Saffron is a spice extracted from the saffron crocus flower that may be able to help treat arthritis. Arthritis is a painful inflammation of the…
Sound reduces pain in mice by lowering the activity of neurons in the brain’s auditory cortex (green and magenta) that project to the thalamus. Credit:…
A wide variety of pain-relieving drugs are available both over the counter and by prescription. While pain can be horrible, it serves a useful purpose.…
New research from McGill University reveals blocking inflammation may lead to chronic pain. Findings may change how we treat acute pain Whenever you have a…
A new research study finds that medicinal cannabis reduces cancer-related pain and the need for opiate-based painkillers. Medicinal cannabis reduces cancer-related pain and the need…
Scientists discover how chronic pain leads to maladaptive anxiety in mice, with implications for treatment of chronic pain-related psychiatric disorders in humans. Neuronal plasticity in…
Animal study reveals pain-associated gene expression signature that remains after infection clears; findings could lead to new pain treatments. A new animal study has provided…
Those hoping to avoid one of the worst side effects of aging – bone, joint, and muscle pain that doesn’t go away – might need…
Fan Wang’s studies of how the brain controls pain may one day lead to new treatments that could help millions of people. Credit: M. Scott…
[embedded content]University of Pittsburgh researchers have developed a new procedure to treat a painful foot condition called plantar fasciitis. A patient’s own fat is injected…