You've just had major surgery, and with it can come pain that is tough to tame. Since post-surgical pain management may help make your recovery go more smoothly, a doctor talks about the different ...

Joint pain can be caused by a number of biological, psychological, and social factors. The most common cause of joint pain is ...

Before, during, and after knee replacement surgery, surgeons may prescribe different medications. For example, pain medication can relieve discomfort, and blood thinners prevent blood clots. Skin and ...

A variety of pain-relieving drugs are available both over the counter and by prescription. SelectStock/Vetta via Getty Images Without the ability to feel pain, life is more dangerous. To avoid injury, ...

When you have a mild headache or muscle ache, an over-the-counter pain reliever is usually enough to make you feel better. But if your pain is more severe, your doctor might recommend something ...

Part 5 of a five-part USA TODAY series exploring chronic pain, the challenges of treatment and the scientific advances offering hope for the future. Steven Pete knows what it feels like for a knife to ...

New research finds common treatments for low back pain aren’t necessarily effective. Those medications include acetaminophen and muscle relaxers. Experts recommend a slew of other treatments to help ...

Non-Prescription Pain Meds Work Equally Well for Men and Women After Tooth Extraction Over-the-counter pain medications work ...

Pain management doctors focus on helping a person find relief from pain due to underlying conditions or as long-term consequences of surgical procedures. Pain management doctors work with a variety of ...

Gaylord medical director Dr. Jerrold Kaplan said many patients these days are looking for alternatives to dealing with ...

One thing many people don’t realize about living with an autoimmune disease is how unpredictable the pain and inflammation can be. Some mornings I feel almost normal, but other days my body seems to ...

Grant’s Pass Pharmacy in southern Oregon is down to its last few boxes of children’s acetaminophen and ibuprofen, and pharmacist Michele Belcher says she can’t order more. Belcher says she orders ...