In a review and meta-analysis, serious spinal pathologies accounted for 3% of cases of LBP, with higher rates in complex care settings.

A recent study has linked gabapentin, a popular painkiller for lower back pain, to increased risk of dementia and mild cognitive impairment in some adults.

Adults who walked more than 100 minutes per day were less likely to have chronic low back pain than those who walked fewer than 78 minutes per day.

Connie Francis has been hospitalized due to extreme pain. The 87-year-old musician is undergoing tests to determine the cause.

Not all these changes are good — sometimes the brain strengthens existing pain pathways or creates new ones, making the nervous system more sensitive to pain signals.

Knee pain can have many causes, such as injuries, overuse, and arthritis. Over-the-counter and prescription medications as well as physical therapy and complementary approaches can ease pain and ...

Painful joints? Here's what your joint pain may be telling you about your health, according to rheumatologist Dr. Natalie Azar.

In acute pain, IA increases—acting like a natural sedative for the pain pathways. But in chronic pain, this current doesn't ramp up, and the neurons become hyperactive.

In acute pain, IA increases — acting like a natural sedative for the pain pathways. But in chronic pain, this current doesn't ramp up, and the neurons become hyperactive.

Here’s what really works, according to science. Knee braces, hydrotherapy and exercise are some of the most effective ways to address arthritis-related knee pain and stiffness, a new study shows.

Different painkillers provide relief in different ways. The most effective medication is the one that best targets the type of pain you’re experiencing with minimal side effects.

Eli Lilly’s acquisition of SiteOne Therapeutics comes ahead of Phase 2 testing of the startup’s lead drug candidate, which blocks the NaV1.8 sodium channel to treat pain. This target has ...