We often talk about a “normal” level of pain as if it’s something universal - but is there really such a thing? For someone living with a chronic condition, or an 85-year-old with arthritis, zero pain ...

Anyway, while I was managing this process, I found myself thinking a lot about pain, and observing the times in which I handled it reasonably well and other times that I handled it less well, and so I ...

Cannabis products with higher THC levels may slightly reduce chronic pain, particularly nerve pain, according to a review of ...

The practice of mindfulness reduces pain levels in a couple of ways. First, it improves awareness of negative emotions and your ability to control them. Two, it reduces the connection between the ...

Pain is a reality for millions of people, whether it’s from a chronic condition, an old injury, or the wear and tear of daily life. It can range from mild discomfort to debilitating agony, affecting ...

AI algorithms can assess the pain that someone with sickle cell disease is experiencing by using just their vital signs. Doing so could ensure people receive the most suitable pain management therapy ...

The opioid crisis remains a significant public health challenge in the United States. In 2022, over 2.5 million American adults had an opioid use disorder, and opioids accounted for nearly 76% of ...

New subgroup analysis shows consistent, clinically meaningful pain reduction observed from Stage 2 through Stage 4 disease, ...

Dr Mezher notes that pain is a highly individual experience, shaped by a person’s life history and any underlying chronic conditions. While the ideal pain level is zero, the doctor highlights that it ...