Pain Management Medical Reference

Should you see a DO, chiropractor, or MD for that health problem? Discover the differences and similarities of these medical professions.

With its big focus on preventing health problems, the field of osteopathic medicine is on the rise.

Opioids 101: What they are, how they work, and how to take them safely.

Find out if TENS, a type of nerve stimulation, can help with your chronic pain from arthritis, diabetic neuropathy, facial pain, and more.

Many older people live with pain they don't need to have. Try these tips to help relieve aches and pains.

WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of a pinched nerve, also known as a compressed nerve.

Prescription opioids can have serious side effects if you don’t use them correctly. Here’s what to consider when taking these strong pain meds.

Weight training not only makes your muscles stronger, it helps to keep you healthy and reduce the impact of chronic pain. Find out how to do it safely so you can reap the benefits without hurting yourself.

When you have chronic pain, opioids, like hydrocodone or morphine, sometimes help. But these pain meds can have serious side effects.

WebMD explains what the placebo effect is, how it works, and its potential benefits for medical treatment.

Learn more from WebMD about heel spurs, including how they develop and how they are treated.

WebMD explains biofeedback, a therapy that is used for chronic pain, high blood pressure and other conditions.

WebMD explains the symptoms, causes, and treatments of piriformis syndrome.

From fallen arches to calluses to sesamoids and beyond, here's a comprehensive look at the causes and treatment of foot pain.

WebMD explains compartment syndrome, a potentially life threatening condition in which pressure builds up in the legs, abdomen or arms, damaging tissue.

WebMD explains the causes and diagnosis of hip impingement and how it is treated.

WebMD explains lower leg pain, which can be caused by conditions ranging from torn tendons to diabetic neuropathy.

Don’t let neck strains and sprains take you out of the game. The experts at WebMD tell you how to protect your neck and stay active.

Creams, gels and sprays can help relieve the pain from osteoarthritis. WebMD tells you what is available on your drugstore shelves - and your own freezer - to alleviate pain.

WebMD explains the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of both cubital tunnel syndrome tunnel syndrome.

WebMD talks about the causes of hip pain and ways to treat it.

Do you know about the benefits of using meditation, relaxation, or hypnosis to help treat chronic pain? Get to know what’s involved and how it helps.

WebMD discusses possible causes of chest pain as well as when to see a doctor.

WebMD describes the classifications of pain and explains what characterizes each type.

Anti-inflammatory drugs called NSAIDs are commonly used to treat chronic pain. WebMD provides an overview of NSAIDs, including their risks, benefits, and side effects.

If you’re disabled or have a chronic illness, you might qualify for a handicap parking permit. WebMD tells you more.

WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of a ruptured eardrum.

Explore over-the-counter and alternative treatments to nerve pain, including lidocaine creams, mind-body techniques, and simple physical exercises.

Learn more from WebMD about prescription medications and treatments for nerve pain.

Nerve pain can be a symptom of many different conditions -- like cancer, HIV, diabetes, and shingles. Learn more from WebMD about the treatments for various types of neuropathy.

WebMD investigates possible causes of joint pain and how to treat it, both at home and with medications under a doctor’s supervision.

WebMD examines 3 main types of bladder pain, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

Nerve pain can be caused by a number of conditions, or it may have mysterious origins. Learn more from WebMD about treating it.

WebMD explains why fallen arches and flat feet happen, what effects they have on the body, and how to manage them.

Several different medications, from anti-inflammatory drugs to steroids, can help ease your neck pain while you heal from cervical disc disease.

If you suffer from cervical disc disease, a number of stretches and home remedies can help relieve neck pain and speed the healing process.

Costochondritis is a painful condition caused by inflammation in the chest area. It can feel like a heart attack. Take a look at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this condition.

Cervical radiculopathy is nerve compression in the neck, causing pain, weakness, or numbness radiating from the neck into the shoulder and arm.

Chronic illness affects all aspects of a person's life. WebMD provides tips for coping.

WebMD dispels many myths about pain and pain relief.

Everyone feels pain from time to time, but chronic pain is different. Find out what causes chronic pain and how it can affect your emotional health.

WebMD helps you understand some of the causes of chronic pain.

Learn about lifestyle changes that can ease chronic pain: relaxation techniques, exercise and healthy eating, among them.

The ankle joint, which connects the foot with the lower leg, is injured often. An unnatural twisting motion can happen when the foot is planted awkwardly, when the ground is uneven, or when an unusual amount of force is applied to the joint.

Trigeminal neuralgia is an ongoing pain condition that affects certain nerves in your face. You might also hear it called “tic douloureux.”

After an amputation, you may feel pain in your missing limb. This is known as phantom limb pain. Here’s why it happens and what you can do.

WebMD provides an overview of treatments for chronic pain, from surgery to herbal remedies.

WebMD explains chronic pain and its connection with depression and anxiety.

Learn more from WebMD about different types of vascular disease and how they are treated.

Learn about the diagnosis and treatment of sciatica from WebMD.