Experts highlight “nociplastic pain,” a newly defined pain mechanism changing how chronic pain is understood and treated Many chronic pain patients suffer not from damage, but from a sensitized ...

Chronic pain has long forced patients into a trade-off between constant discomfort and the side effects of powerful drugs. A ...

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

Dr. Adriaan Louw has heard the term "pain revolution" before. The physical therapist and scientist has been researching chronic pain for more than 30 years. Over the decades, he has witnessed the rise ...

Doctors say the studies may make healthcare providers more likely to prescribe federally approved medical cannabis for ...

Medical cannabis could be a substitute for opioids in patients with chronic pain, but more data are needed, according to an ...

How many innocent lives must be harmed before the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changes course on prescription opioids? The CDC recently released opioid guidelines, a recommendation for ...

Many chronic pain patients cite the weather as a driver of their suffering, and climate change is making the torment more ...

AppliedVR continues to build out clinical evidence to support the use of immersive therapeutics to address chronic pain. The company's flagship virtual reality device for chronic lower back pain ...

Cannabis products high in THC may provide short-term relief for chronic pain, while low-THC and CBD-only products show little ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. A.J. Herrington is a freelance writer covering weed news and culture. The use of medical cannabis is an “effective treatment ...