Remember that awful breakup from years ago? For some people, just thinking about it doesn’t just bring back bad feelings — it actually hurts. Like, physically hurts. That’s not being dramatic or ...

Scientists have discovered a brain circuit that gives pain its emotional sting, explaining why some hurts linger as suffering. The breakthrough challenges our beliefs about how we process pain and may ...

You are probably aware that there are high rates of chronic pain in today’s world. The Institute of Medicine estimated that up to a 100 million people in the U.S. have some forms of chronic pain.

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 ...

New research suggests that difficult experiences in childhood may prime the nervous system for chronic pain later in life. A ...

An unpleasant and often difficult aspect of life consists of experiencing temporary, extended, or permanent physical pain. As we go through life, no matter how careful we are or what precautions we ...

That nagging back pain that won’t quit, even after physical therapy? The tension headaches that arrive like clockwork? The mysterious digestive issues no diet seems to fix? Before you schedule another ...

Clinical depression is often linked to aches and pains, including back pain. Having chronic back pain is also associated with worsening depression symptoms in some people. Research indicates there’s a ...