Pain Relief Tips & Advice

Just because you're in pain doesn't mean you can't exercise. But, when you're in pain, it can often be difficult to get off the couch—follow these tips to get motivated today.

Don't skip exercising because you fear more pain or injury. Follow these tips to protect yourself and get the most out of your exercise routine.

Pain should never be ignored, because it's your body's way of sending off an alarm and warning you of danger. If Cancer pain or burning mouth syndrome is bringing you down, here's what you can do.

Knee pain is a common condition that's often misunderstood. Here's what you need to know when knee pain stops you in your tracks.

You have a monster pain on your right side that comes on suddenly or you have mild pain that fluctuates or gets worse by the day. Your stomach feels tender, you're feverish and nauseated — and you may have diverticulitis.

That old adage about laughter being the best medicine is not far from the truth. When you have a good laugh, the pituitary gland releases chemicals, including endorphins, which act as the body’s natural painkillers.

There are two main types of over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers that you're likely to encounter: anti-inflammatories and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and acetaminophen. We'll teach you all about them.

While many people are wary of taking them, antidepressants can be very effective for pain relief for certain conditions. Here are five common medical issues that could be helped with antidepressants.

Some spices can occasionally stir up discomfort but a few spices have been found to be beneficial in blocking inflammation and pain. Ginger and tumeric have anti-inflammatory properties but are just two of the pain-busting spices that can provide rel

While back pain issues have many causes, some of them unknown, there are simple ways that could get you relief. These simple steps could reduce your back pain and help you stay healthy.

Putting together and executing a pain-management plan will involve more than just you and your doctor. There are a variety of other pain specialists and many new treatments that may be helpful to your particular case.

Glucosamine and chondroitin are taken by more people with osteoarthritis than any other "joint" supplement. But a slew of recent research casts doubt on how well they work. Here's what you need to know.

If your pain is chronic and severe, your doctor may prescribe opioids — the heavy-duty narcotics that include morphine (Kadian, Avinza), oxycodone (OxyContin, Percodan, Percocet) and codeine, among others. These drugs are the strongest pain relievers

Psoriasis can cause raised red patches of painful, itchy, even blistered skin. And even when it seems to recede, it can come back unexpectedly. We'll teach you more and give you some pain management tips.

Carpal tunnel syndrome causes numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand and fingers. Activities involving repetitive hand movement put you at risk for this syndrome that can hinder mobility so that you may have trouble picking up your coffee cup.

Many surgeries have little or no clinical evidence proving their effectiveness, and some show no more benefit than the placebo, or sham, surgeries used in medical research studies.

Most of us have stood in front of rows of pills at a drugstore wondering what's best for us. Use this information to help you use painkillers safely and effectively.

Stuck in traffic, you find yourself in a fury at the waste of time. When you get home to a sink of dirty dishes, you imagine smashing each one against the wall. And when the third solicitor calls on the phone, you feel your back or neck muscles go in

Back pain is a common health issue that affects nearly everyone at some point in life. Fortunately there are some simple things you can do in your day-to-day life that will help to alleviate the pain.

It's well documented that movement can ease pain and help the body and mind feel better. We'll go over some straightforward and useful exercises to try out if you're suffering from back pain.