Pain Management and Chronic Pain - Symptoms

Is That Migraine Pain or Your Sinuses?

It can be hard to tell the difference between these two common conditions, but migraine headaches and sinus infections do have some hallmark signs.

How Do You Know if it's Carpal Tunnel?

Is that burning, tingling, pain and numbness in your hands carpal tunnel syndrome? Your doctor can put it to the test.

Everyday Aches or Diagnosed Chronic Pain?

The rigors of daily living make the occasional ache commonplace. But when have you crossed the line to chronic pain?

8 Lupus Myths Debunked

Don't get bogged down in the fallacies about lupus. Get the facts here.

Fix Your Muscle Cramps, and Figure Out What's Causing Them

Ouch! Ease those sharp muscle spasms, and try these preventative tips including keeping hydrated.

Pain Medication Addiction: Have You Crossed the Line?

This medication can be a blessing and a curse. Here's how to tell if you, or a loved one, have crossed the line into addiction.

Back Pain Could Be a Sign of Depression

One startling example of the mind-body connection is the link between back pain and depression.

Better Living With Fibromyalgia: 15 Tips

By taking care of your health on a daily basis, you ll be better equipped to live well with fibromyalgia.

10 Ways to Avoid a Gout Flare-Up

Follow these tips to prevent a painful bout with gout.

A Depression Treatment Now Used for Pain

Typically a treatment for patients suffering from depression, transcranial direct current stimulation shows benefits for those coping with chronic pain.

How Myofascial Release Could Relieve Your Pain

This form of massage combines the relaxation of yoga and the muscular benefits of physical therapy.

Lupus Fog: How to Cope

Officially called "cognitive dysfunction" or "cognitive impairment," many people living with lupus find this symptom the most difficult part.

Is Muscle Weakness Causing Your Pain?

Even when pain feels like it's in your bones or joints, the root cause might be located in your muscles.

When Your Heartburn Outlasts Your Medication

Many different types of medications can be used to treat heartburn. But what works for one person may not work for another.

Health by the Numbers: Arthritis

Although arthritis can be debilitating, there are a variety of treatment options to help keep symptoms in check. Here's a look at the disease by the numbers.

Massage Therapy for Pain

How could this therapy help you manage your worst pain symptoms?

Exercises to Cure Your Neck Pain

While some exercises can cause your neck pain, performing these may remedy it.

How to Handle Arthritis on the Job

Learn how to address pain, fatigue, and other obstacles in a way that works for you and your employer.

The Truth About Spinal Decompression

From traction tables to decompression belts, this form of back pain relief has critics and supporters.

Why Do Headaches and Depression Go Together?

People who live with depression often also suffer from headaches. What's the link?

Minimalist Running Shoes: Best or Worst Choice?

"Barefoot" running shoes are gaining popularity. But do they benefit your body or cause more strain?

How Yoga Can Damage Your Body

While it's praised for its meditative approach to exercise, some experts are critical of the high incidence of injury.

Can Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Fix Your Back Pain?

If you have ongoing back pain, OMT offers a holistic approach to pain relief that addresses a variety of physical conditions.

Arthritis 101

Learn about the most common forms of arthritis, from causes and symptoms to treatment.

Headaches 101

Headaches are among the most common pain symptoms in the world. Learn about the different types of headaches and what causes them.

Don't Let Lupus Affect Your Love Life

For millions of people living with lupus, having a satisfying love life can be complicated. It doesn't have to mean life without one, however. Here's how to keep your the bedroom sizzling even if lupus is part of your life.

How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Treat Pain

Mind over matter: You've heard it so many times, it may seem meaningless. But new research shows how emotional therapy helps to make pain symptoms easier to bear.

Are Tender Point Exams a Thing of the Past?

Tender point exams have been the gold standard for diagnosing fibromyalgia. But could the process be flawed?

Can Talk Therapy Provide Pain Relief?

Typically thought of as a remedy for depression, some experts are studying the effects of talk therapy on chronic pain.

How Pets Can Help Your Chronic Pain Symptoms

Bringing a pet into your home is a big commitment, but it can come with serious rewards including a potential reduction of your pain.
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