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9 Things You Never Knew About Chronic Pain

9 Things You Never Knew About Chronic Pain

Plagued by killer headaches? Sports injuries? Mystery soreness? Discover the newest ways to find relief.

14 Drug-Free Ways to Ease Chronic Pain

14 Drug-Free Ways to Ease Chronic Pain

Finding relief from chronic pain doesn’t mean relying only on opioid prescriptions or over-the-counter meds. Ease your aches and discomfort by trying these simple, expert-backed tactics—unlike drugs, they have no worrisome side effects.

What to Know About CBD Oil and Chronic Pain

What to Know About CBD Oil and Chronic Pain

What is CBD oil, and can it really help reduce pain? Health's medical editor weighs in.

4 Ways Yoga Relieves Low Back Pain

4 Ways Yoga Relieves Low Back Pain

Is Chronic Pain Ruining Your Relationship?

Is Chronic Pain Ruining Your Relationship?

18 Sciatica Treatments That Really Work

18 Sciatica Treatments That Really Work

From stretches to surgery, the treatment options that help relieve this major pain in the butt (and back, and leg!).

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Every Question You Have About CBD—Answered

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13 Causes of Leg Cramps–and How To Stop Them

13 Causes of Leg Cramps–and How To Stop Them

These sudden, involuntary muscle contractions are common and usually harmless, but they can be excruciatingly painful. We asked experts to explain what causes leg cramps and how you can avoid them in the future.

12 Reasons You Have Shoulder Pain–and What to Do About It

12 Reasons You Have Shoulder Pain–and What to Do About It

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Everything You Need to Know About Runner's Knee—Even If You're Not a Runner

Everything You Need to Know About Runner's Knee—Even If You're Not a Runner

14 Reasons Your Tooth Hurts

14 Reasons Your Tooth Hurts

I Tried Pumpkin Spice CBD Oil to Treat My Chronic Pain—Here's What Happened

Is pumpkin spice and CBD oil the magical wellness combo you've been waiting for?

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What Does It Mean When You Pop or Pull Your Calf Muscle?

What Does It Mean When You Pop or Pull Your Calf Muscle?

What Is Arnica Gel, and Can It Really Help Reduce Pain?

What Is Arnica Gel, and Can It Really Help Reduce Pain?

'I've Lived With Chronic Pain for Years—and It's Made My Relationship Stronger'

'I've Lived With Chronic Pain for Years—and It's Made My Relationship Stronger'

11 Reasons Your Neck Hurts—and What to Do About It

11 Reasons Your Neck Hurts—and What to Do About It

Yes, Poppy-Seed Bagels Really Can Make You Fail a Drug Test. Here's Why, and How Much You Have to Eat

Yes, Poppy-Seed Bagels Really Can Make You Fail a Drug Test. Here's Why, and How Much You Have to Eat

7 Surprising Ways People Are Using CBD Oil—and What Doctors Really Think About It

7 Surprising Ways People Are Using CBD Oil—and What Doctors Really Think About It

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Is Saturday. Here's Why It's So Important

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Is Saturday. Here's Why It's So Important

I Have a Chronic Pain Syndrome Dubbed the ‘Suicide Disease’—Here’s How I've Learned to Embrace Life

I Have a Chronic Pain Syndrome Dubbed the ‘Suicide Disease’—Here’s How I've Learned to Embrace Life

12 Reasons You Might Have Cramps That Have Nothing to Do With Your Period

12 Reasons You Might Have Cramps That Have Nothing to Do With Your Period

Jaw Pain? Here's Everything You Need to Know About TMJ

Jaw Pain? Here's Everything You Need to Know About TMJ

Get Rid of Neck Pain With These Physical-Therapist Approved Moves

Get Rid of Neck Pain With These Physical-Therapist Approved Moves

14 Reasons Your Feet Hurt–and How to Ease the Pain

14 Reasons Your Feet Hurt–and How to Ease the Pain

10 Things You Should Never Say to Someone With a Chronic Illness—Seriously

10 Things You Should Never Say to Someone With a Chronic Illness—Seriously

Basic Painkillers Are Just As Effective as Opioids, Study Finds

Basic Painkillers Are Just As Effective as Opioids, Study Finds

The Opioid Opana ER Is Being Taken Off the Market

The Opioid Opana ER Is Being Taken Off the Market

What to Know About Still’s Disease, the Potentially Life-Threatening Condition in 'The Big Sick'

What to Know About Still’s Disease, the Potentially Life-Threatening Condition in 'The Big Sick'

The FDA Wants This Opioid Drug Pulled From the Market

The FDA Wants This Opioid Drug Pulled From the Market

7 Ways Inflammation Affects Your Body

7 Ways Inflammation Affects Your Body

For Hip Pain, This Drug-Free Technique May Work as Well as Steroid Injections

For Hip Pain, This Drug-Free Technique May Work as Well as Steroid Injections

If You Take Ibuprofen Often, Read This

If You Take Ibuprofen Often, Read This

Heat or Ice? Which to Use for Back Pain, Pulled Muscles, and More

Heat or Ice? Which to Use for Back Pain, Pulled Muscles, and More

5 Moves to Prevent Knee Pain

5 Moves to Prevent Knee Pain

Expert Answers on Complementary Therapies for Chronic Pain

Expert Answers on Complementary Therapies for Chronic Pain

Pain Expert B. Eliot Cole, MD, Explains Why Patients Have to Fight for Good Care

Pain Expert B. Eliot Cole, MD, Explains Why Patients Have to Fight for Good Care

Expert Jennifer Jaff Explains How to Manage Chronic Pain in the Workplace

Expert Jennifer Jaff Explains How to Manage Chronic Pain in the Workplace