Chronic pain

Chronic pain is often defined as any pain lasting more than 12 weeks. Chronic pain may arise from an initial injury, such as a back sprain, or there may be an ongoing cause, such as illness.

Ayurvedic medicines for chronic pain can reduce consumption of painkillers by 90%: Survey

Three ayurvedic medicines have been proven beneficial in treating chronic pain, without any side effects. Treatment with the herbal medicines also helped reduce the consumption of painkillers by 90 percent among the study participants.
Opioids for chronic non-cancer pain on rise: Study

According to researchers, the number of people with chronic non-cancer pain prescribed an opioid medicine worldwide increased in the last two-and-a-half decades.
Treatment for lower back pain now in your hands

According to some researchers self-administered acupressure might be able to help in lower back pain. Read on, for further details.
World Multiple Sclerosis Day 2019: 7 MS red flags you shouldn’t miss

Like many other diseases, multiple sclerosis is tough to diagnose, as its symptoms are mostly invisible. On this World Multiple Sclerosis Day, we give you a low-down on the early symptoms of this neurological disorder.
This is how you can deal with vulvodynia
This is how you can deal with vulvodynia
10 life-changing tips to deal with chronic pain

Follow these helpful tips to deal with chronic painful conditions, by a long-time sufferer of chronic pain and autoimmune diseases.
Newly discovered spinach-protein may help people dealing with alcohol abuse, mood disorders

According to a new study published in the European Neuropsychopharmacolgy, a large protein found in spinach may aid in the development of new medications for those dealing with alcohol use disorders, chronic pain and mood disorders.
Meditation can help patients suffering from chronic pain avoid opioid painkillers, shows study

Now meditation can help you get relief from chronic pain and prevent you from excessive use of addictive opioid painkillers.
Drumming: Meet this rhythmic doctor for a healthy mind and body

Drummers, it is time for you to rejoice and enjoy a healthy life. Find out 5 reasons why you should not stop playing or listening to drums for the sake your health and mind.
5 reasons to STOP taking painkillers

Painkillers can do a whole lot of harm to your body. While they seem like an easy and convenient solution, you have got to stop taking them.
5 ways to treat pain without painkillers

Popping painkillers to eliminate pain? Did you know that there are many other ways to curb pain? Try following these methods instead of taking painkillers.
Mindfulness can aid in treating chronic pain, says study

Ever wondered why some people seem to feel less pain than others? The answer could lie in mindfulness, which could be targeted in the development of effective pain therapies, researchers say.
Haemorrhoids: Follow these fool-proof home remedies

Can't concentrate on your work due to piles? Don t worry, opt for these natural treatments for piles.
Use of anti-depressants tied to blood clot condition, finds study

Increased use of anti-depressants -- drugs used to treat major depressive disorders -- may be associated with developing a high risk of fatal blood clot condition, says a study.
Know how you can alleviate pain

Experts have found a new way that can relieve pain in a more efficient way.
Here's what NOT to do when your kid complains about aches and pains

Pain in children is usually a common symptom of many health issues like an appendix, constipation, irritable bowel, major infections, etc.
Scientists find brain area that can modulate chronic pain

So are we heading towards the era where we can say -- bye bye painkillers?
Study suggests that dietary changes can cause major improvements in people with chronic pain

A recent study suggests that dietary changes can cause major improvements in people with chronic pain.
Chronic pain common in HIV patients

Each person living with HIV must be screened for chronic pain, recommend new HIVMA guidelines.