Physical activity stimulates the release of endorphins (natural painkillers) and promotes the production of anti-inflammatory ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Understanding the relationship between mental and physical distress is essential to breaking ...

Chronic pain might quietly push people toward developing high blood pressure—and the more widespread the pain, the greater the danger. A massive analysis of over 200,000 adults uncovered strong links ...

Millions of people live with chronic pain. The CDC said it affects about 21% of adults in the U.S. Doctors said people who have chronic pain are also at higher risk for depression or anxiety. Chronic ...

Chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is a global problem, affecting approximately 1.7 billion people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Lower back pain, an MSK condition, is ...

Back pain isn't always about posture or injury. Doctors say unaddressed stress can quietly tense muscles, disrupt sleep and ...

Dr. Rich and company discuss chronic pain. Dr. Rich and company discuss chronic pain, how physical activity can support pain prevention, and the latest in non-surgical treatment options. And the team ...

Not only can experiencing chronic pain affect your mood, experiencing depression can also raise your chances of living with chronic pain. When you think of chronic pain and depression, you probably ...

Pain hurts. CBT can help. Source: Polina Zimmerman/Pexels When I first met Sam*, age 16, he’d been bedridden for four years. He had chronic migraine, fibromyalgia, and amplified pain. He was pale, ...

Pain takes away power. That’s just what it does. It makes you feel like your body and life are no longer under your control. It steals your health, mobility, relationships, sex life, hobbies, jobs, ...