An extract taken from the cannabis plant has been found to reduce chronic low back pain without risking addiction, according to a study. Researchers said the results could be the "first non-addictive ...

A drug derived from cannabis eases chronic lower back pain without serious side effects or signs of addiction, making it a potentially powerful alternative to existing pain medications. There are ...

Tramadol, a potent synthetic opioid, has been widely used to treat moderate to severe pain, but a new study suggests that the medication’s potential risks outweigh its “limited” benefits for chronic ...

Struggling with knee pain? Whether it's due to an injury, ageing or a condition like arthritis, there's no doubt that it can be uncomfortable and have an impact on everyday life. But in many cases, a ...

Talk about a dose of disappointment. A new analysis suggests that millions of Americans with chronic pain are being prescribed an opioid that does little to ease their suffering. To make matters worse ...

Lauren Casey was 15 and a tenor sax player in her Minnesota high school marching band when the pain in her hip and lower back became severe. It hurt when she walked and when she stood for hours at her ...

The Mental Health Project is a Seattle Times initiative focused on covering mental and behavioral health issues. It is funded by Ballmer Group, a national organization focused on economic mobility for ...

More British women suffering from chronic pain are opting for medical cannabis after over-the-counter treatments failed to provide any relief. They are turning to the rapidly expanding private sector, ...

A specially developed cannabis extract relieves chronic lower back pain, according to a clinical trial published Wednesday that experts are calling the first high-quality evidence that something in ...

Back pain, now common across age groups, is usually benign but can rarely mask serious conditions like pancreatic cancer. This article reveals how persistent back pain, particularly when accompanied ...

For those of us who spend most days sitting at a desk, it pays to invest in an office chair that will provide ample back support. In evaluating the best office chairs for back pain, we tapped our ...

Diverticulitis, gas, and IBS are common causes of lower left abdominal pain. Kidney stones, ectopic pregnancy, or testicular torsion are more severe causes of abdominal pain. Consult a healthcare ...