The dismissive phrase “it’s all in your head” takes on new meaning when you understand that women literally process pain through different neural pathways than men. This isn’t about pain tolerance or ...

Caro Morales de Valencia’s pain started at age 13. Around the time of her first period, she was consumed by days of crippling abdominal pain, as well as overwhelming fatigue, dizziness, and nausea. As ...

A new study shows that clinician-supported self-management, but not spinal manipulation, is linked to greater improvement in disability from low back pain than recommended medical care.

Almost 50–70% of pregnant women experience backache, particularly in the lower back. It usually starts in the second trimester, when your belly begins to grow, but for some women, it may appear ...

Use these mind-body techniques to help with pain from any cause: Inhale so it feels as if you’re breathing toward the pain; ...

AND PAINS, BUT WE’RE LEERY OF USING MEDICATIONS LIKE OPIOIDS WITH THEIR POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS AND ISSUES. NOW, A NON-DRUG OPTION IS GIVING LONG TERM PAIN RELIEF. AND AS CAROL CLARKE FOUND, IT GAVE ONE ...

Use heat: To soothe painful spots from the inside, sip warm pepper­mint tea, which has been shown to help GI symptoms. To ...