Researchers at USF Health have discovered a new way opioid receptors can work that may lead to safer pain medications. Their findings show that certain experimental compounds can amplify pain relief ...

For decades, opioids have been the blunt instrument of modern pain care, powerful enough to quiet severe suffering yet risky ...

Mary Sage lay frozen in place, in such severe pain she couldn’t will herself off the chiropractor’s table. It was 2015, and Sage, then a 56-year-old program operation analyst at the University of ...

We crafted a guide to acute pain treatments that hit all of the sore spots, from head pain to cramps to joint pain.

Over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications are generally safe and effective, but daily or long-term use isn’t recommended. Several factors, including drug side effects and your medical history, can ...

Family physician Dr. Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, agrees that taking ibuprofen with coffee can be effective. “In some ...

The experiences of one doctor in Louisiana reveal the tensions around trying to get people to engage in addiction treatment, ...

Pregnancy comes with its share of aches and pains, including headaches, back pain, and general discomfort, all of which can make daily life challenging. For millions of women, acetaminophen (Tylenol) ...

In a new study, older adults who received acupuncture had less pain and better mobility than those who got medication or physical therapy. A new clinical trial in older adults finds that acupuncture ...

Even though nearly all women-approximately 85%-report experiencing menopause symptoms, science has offered very few solutions for managing them, beyond menopause hormone therapy. That is why it has ...

Not many people enjoy getting a shot, but some people feel particularly anxious about it, which may make it more painful. Several strategies can help reduce anxiety and ease post-injection pain.