Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a physician and behavioral scientist at Duke University. Chronic pain often depends as much or more on the brain’s response ...

Living with chronic pain is a challenge affecting millions of people daily. From back pain to arthritis, fibromyalgia to migraines, finding relief often requires a multifaceted approach. One of the ...

Most of us experience back pain at some point (though it’d be amazing if we could avoid it altogether!) Everything from joint pain to aging to sciatica can trigger a backache, and the pain can range ...

I have a family member with chronic pain. And to be honest, I haven’t always great with her. I’ve long believed in the power of the mind, diet, balance, and a positive attitude to mitigate pain, if ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Worse pain was linked with lower disease understanding and coping with “comforting cognitions.” 38% of patients ...

Lifetime back pain prevalence is as high as 84% in adults worldwide and has many root causes ranging from poor posture to injury. Luckily, getting relief is possible with the help of a Baylor Scott & ...

Widespread muscle pain and tenderness is the hallmark symptom of Fibromyalgia. The pain can vary in intensity and at times can be excruciating and unbearable. Besides having pain, there are a number ...

“Did you know that about 20% of the population actually suffers from chronic pain?" The funny thing about pain awareness, the people experiencing pain are aware of it, but maybe not of possible ...