A neural circuit hidden in an understudied region of the brain plays a critical role in turning temporary pain into pain that can last months or years, according to new University of Colorado Boulder ...

A one-week mind-body retreat led to consistent changes in the brain and at the molecular level that were associated with ...

Back pain isn't always about posture or injury. Doctors say unaddressed stress can quietly tense muscles, disrupt sleep and trigger chronic pain, making emotional health a key part of recovery.

When you strain your back or burn your arm, receptor cells send messages along your nerve pathways to your brain. This results in a feeling of pain, a signal from your body that you must tend to it; ...

Share on Pinterest A few simple habits may help keep the brain younger, even in people living with chronic pain. Image credit: Thomas Barwick/Getty Images A new study from researchers at the ...

A new study from researchers at the University of Florida examined brain aging in a group of middle-aged and older adults, many of whom had chronic pain. ‘Brain age’ refers to how old the brain ...

Patients living with severe chronic pain don’t only have to manage a debilitating affliction. They also have to deal with the FDA making it harder for them to access potentially life-changing new ...

Chronic pain can be debilitating and frustrating, especially among aging adults. While physical remedies and treatments can provide some relief, experts have found that shifting one's mindset — or the ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Chronic pain is a brain disease closely aligned with ...

Chronic pain and high blood pressure are highly prevalent among US adults, with one fifth of the population experiencing daily pain and nearly half having hypertension. A new study suggests the two ...

Chronic pain might quietly push people toward developing high blood pressure—and the more widespread the pain, the greater the danger. A massive analysis of over 200,000 adults uncovered strong links ...