Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Understanding the relationship between mental and physical distress is essential to breaking ...

Millions of people live with chronic pain. The CDC said it affects about 21% of adults in the U.S. Doctors said people who have chronic pain are also at higher risk for depression or anxiety. Chronic ...

Chronic pain might quietly push people toward developing high blood pressure—and the more widespread the pain, the greater the danger. A massive analysis of over 200,000 adults uncovered strong links ...

Not only can experiencing chronic pain affect your mood, experiencing depression can also raise your chances of living with chronic pain. When you think of chronic pain and depression, you probably ...

Chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is a global problem, affecting approximately 1.7 billion people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Lower back pain, an MSK condition, is ...

(THE CONVERSATION) For people with chronic gynecological pain conditions, pain can be constant, making everyday activities like sitting, riding a bicycle and even wearing underwear extremely ...

Dr. Rich and company discuss chronic pain. Dr. Rich and company discuss chronic pain, how physical activity can support pain prevention, and the latest in non-surgical treatment options. And the team ...

Chronic back pain is one of the most common issues that individuals face today, which can have a gradual effect on nearly every part of a person’s life. A mild ache or discomfort can often evolve into ...

Pain hurts. CBT can help. Source: Polina Zimmerman/Pexels When I first met Sam*, age 16, he’d been bedridden for four years. He had chronic migraine, fibromyalgia, and amplified pain. He was pale, ...

When my physio first suggested it to me, I was hesitant. Actually, that's an understatement. I got mad at her! If you've had chronic pain, maybe you'll understand. You see, I was down bad. Bad bad. It ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Elizabeth Hintz, University of Connecticut and Marlene D. Berke, Yale University (THE ...