Chronic PainJul 2, 2026
Sleep Aid Melatonin Shows Promise for Chronic Pain Relief, New Research Suggests
Melatonin may cut chronic pain by 10 points on a 100-point scale, rivaling ibuprofen, a study of 23 trials and 2,000 patients finds.
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Chronic PainJun 26, 2026
Why One-Third of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Still Have Severe Pain,Even When Inflammation Is Gone
One-third of rheumatoid arthritis patients report severe pain even after inflammation is controlled, pointing to sleep, fear of movement, and nerve.
Chronic PainJun 5, 2026
The Menopause Pain Nobody Talks About: Why Your Joints Ache During Midlife
A newly recognized condition called musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause affects 70% of women, causing joint pain that hormone therapy can treat.
Chronic PainJun 1, 2026
Medical Cannabis Shows Promise for Fibromyalgia Pain in New Pilot Trial
A small trial found 70% of fibromyalgia patients had meaningful pain relief with THC:CBD oil versus 40% on placebo, but larger studies are needed.
Chronic PainMay 29, 2026
Two Over-the-Counter Supplements Show Promise for Fibromyalgia Pain Relief
Two over-the-counter supplements, PEA and acetyl-L-carnitine, reduced fibromyalgia pain by 25% by targeting brain neuroinflammation in clinical trials.
Chronic PainMay 29, 2026
The Hidden Diagnosis Behind Diabetic Nerve Pain: When Compression Masquerades as Neuropathy
Many diabetics with nerve pain have treatable compressed nerves misdiagnosed as permanent neuropathy, offering hope for surgical relief.
Chronic PainMay 25, 2026
Magic Mushrooms Show Promise for Chronic Nerve Pain: What New Research Reveals
Psilocybin from magic mushrooms reduced chronic nerve pain for up to a month in new research, offering hope for treatment-resistant conditions.
Chronic PainMay 22, 2026
A Simple Walking Adjustment Could Ease Your Knee Arthritis Pain Without Pills
A personalized walking adjustment reduced knee arthritis pain as much as over-the-counter drugs and slowed cartilage damage in a year-long study.
Chronic PainMay 19, 2026
Why Some People with Arthritis Feel Pain Without Inflammation: What Researchers Just Discovered
Scientists discovered genes explaining why some arthritis patients feel pain without inflammation, potentially revolutionizing treatment for millions.
Chronic PainMay 1, 2026
Can Your Own Blood Heal Arthritic Knees? What PRP Injections Actually Do
Platelet-Rich Plasma injections use concentrated growth factors from your blood to reduce knee arthritis pain and inflammation.
Chronic PainApr 25, 2026
Why Integrative Medicine Doctors Are Adding Acupuncture to Chronic Pain Treatment
Ancient acupuncture is gaining traction in modern pain management as doctors combine traditional techniques with neuroscience.
Chronic PainApr 22, 2026
Pelvic Pain Is Finally Getting the Research Attention It Deserves. Here's What's Changing
After decades of being dismissed, chronic pelvic pain is now recognized as a whole-body nervous system condition.
Chronic PainApr 19, 2026
Beyond Pain Pills: How CBD May Help Your Body Regulate Chronic Pain Naturally
CBD interacts with your body's natural pain-regulation system to potentially ease arthritis, fibromyalgia, and nerve pain.
Chronic PainApr 17, 2026
When Chronic Pain Overwhelms Your Life, Community and Joy Become Medicine
Managing multiple chronic conditions means juggling countless medical appointments and treatments.
Chronic PainApr 17, 2026
Why Radiating Arm and Leg Pain Might Be a Pinched Nerve, Not Just Back Pain
Radiculopathy, or pinched nerve compression in the spine, causes sharp, burning pain that radiates into arms or legs.
Chronic PainApr 16, 2026
The Chronic Pain Drug Market Is Booming, But Here's Why Doctors Are Moving Away From Opioids
The chronic pain drug market is projected to grow from $54.6 billion in 2026 to $74.8 billion by 2034, driven by aging populations and a major shift toward...
Chronic PainApr 15, 2026
Grape-Sized Incision, Walking Again: How Robotic Spine Surgery Is Changing Severe Back Pain
Minimally invasive robotic spine fusion surgery using tiny incisions is helping patients with severe leg pain from spinal misalignment return to normal...
Chronic PainApr 14, 2026
The Surprising Power of Exercise for Knee Pain: Why Movement Beats Rest
New 2026 research shows structured exercise programs reduce knee osteoarthritis pain by up to 50%, challenging the old advice to rest painful joints.
Chronic PainApr 13, 2026
Beyond Pain Pills: Why Doctors Are Looking at Your Endocannabinoid System
Medical cannabis research reveals how THC and CBD interact with your body's pain-regulation system.
Chronic PainApr 13, 2026
From Lab to Human Trials: How UT Dallas Researchers Are Building a New Generation of Chronic Pain Drugs
UT Dallas researchers have moved beyond animal studies to test non-opioid pain treatments in humans, advancing a drug candidate through phase one trials.
Chronic PainApr 10, 2026
The Hidden Struggle After Cancer: Why Pain and Complications Don't End When Treatment Does
Cancer survivors face ongoing chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and neuropathy long after treatment ends.