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

Pain is an inevitable part of life because it is the body’s natural reaction to injuries, infections, and illnesses. The unpleasant sensation indicates that something is wrong. Typically, pain goes ...

If your TMJ-related pain has been around for months rather than weeks, it might be time to talk with your doctor about adjusting your treatment plan. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder is a ...

This article is also available as a pdf version. Listen to the author discussing chronic pain and her own experiences on the Nature Podcast. Philip Kass spends 90% of his day lying on a twin bed in a ...

As a lifelong health and fitness enthusiast with 15 years of experience, Rachel MacPherson is passionate about cutting through fads and noise. Her aim is to clearly communicate health information with ...

Acute pain is sudden and intense, while chronic pain is persistent and typically lasts longer than 3 months. Acute pain is short-term and typically occurs in a specific area of the body. It is usually ...

Not only can experiencing chronic pain affect your mood, experiencing depression can also raise your chances of living with chronic pain. When you think of chronic pain and depression, you probably ...

Every day, James Close meets people who live with unrelenting, insurmountable chronic pain. A pain physical therapist and research fellow at Imperial College London, Close seeks to help people who ...

Research shows that being kind to others (for example via volunteering) can decrease chronic pain. Other studies demonstrate that being kind to ourselves also reduces chronic pain.