Pain Stories
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Online Tools Can Help Manage Pain
People with chronic pain may be able to avoid visiting the doctor by using online management tools. -
Your Skinny Jeans Could Damage Your Nerves: Study
Skinny jeans can cause some internal damage if not worn correctly. -
Ladies Beware: That Aleve Pill May Stunt Your Fertility
Women taking NSAIDs for even short periods of time may not be able to ovulate, a new study finds. -
A Shot Of Botox May Zap Away Nerve Pain
Botox could offer effective relief for two forms of peripheral neuropathy, pain in the hands and feet caused by nerve damage. -
Could Painkillers and Anti-Anxiety Meds Lead To Murder?
Painkillers and benzodiazepines are linked to a significant increased risk of committing a homicide, while anti-depressants are associated with only a slightly elevated risk. -
The Most Bizarre Muscle Cramps And How To Stop Them [VIDEOS]
Premature fatigue explains why muscle spasms are cramping your style. -
The Biological Link Between Anxiety And Chronic Pain
Researchers present a novel study that explains the persistent link between anxiety and chronic pain conditions. -
Understanding How Pain Works From The People Who Feel None
The recent discovery of the genetic mutation responsible for a rare condition in which individuals cannot feel physical pain may open the door to better approaches to pain relief. -
Scientists Turn Blood Into Nerve Cells To Improve Pain Treatment
Current pain treatments are broad and highly susceptible to side effects. New breakthroughs could change that. -
Knowing When To Wear High Heels Could Save You From Injury
Women who are aware of how often and for how long they wear high heel shoes may prevent sprains and strains. -
Practicing Yoga May Protect Your Brain
New research suggests there is a causative link between yoga and the gray matter in the brain, which increases pain tolerance. -
Pain Goes Away If You Say So
Vocalizing your pain with an "Ow!" or something less suitable for children can actually help pain subside.