WebMD's Pain Management Blog
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WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who seek information. From traditional drug therapies to alternative methods, pain specialist Peter Abaci, MD, discusses the spectrum of approaches to pain management
WebMD's Pain Management Blog
5d ago
As a pain physician expert, I know that productivity can be a critical factor for success for those living with painful conditions. Chronic pain can be debilitating, making everyday tasks a challenge ..read more
WebMD's Pain Management Blog
3w ago
As a pain management physician and pharmacist expert, I’ve observed that stress and pain are closely related. Chronic stress can worsen your existing pain, while chronic pain can lead to increased stress. But what causes this connection, and how can we deal with it ..read more
WebMD's Pain Management Blog
1M ago
As a physician and pharmacist specializing in pain management, I understand the debilitating impact that acute pain can have on your quality of life ..read more
WebMD's Pain Management Blog
2M ago
The practice of mindfulness reduces pain levels in a couple of ways. First, it improves awareness of negative emotions and your ability to control them. Second, it reduces the connection between the parts of the brain that process pain and the parts that generate self-awareness ..read more
WebMD's Pain Management Blog
2M ago
As a board-certified pain management specialist, anesthesiologist, and pharmacist, I know firsthand how chronic pain and sleep issues can profoundly diminish your quality of life ..read more
WebMD's Pain Management Blog
2M ago
Elite athletes walk a thin line. Do they compete through their pain and possibly cause more harm? Their drive often compels them to push through injuries when rest may be the wiser choice. But some strategies and treatments may help ..read more
WebMD's Pain Management Blog
2M ago
Chronic back pain, migraines, and irritable bowel share the feature of nociplastic pain. In 2016, the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) proposed the term nociplastic pain to describe discomfort that arises from abnormal sensory processing in the brain ..read more
WebMD's Pain Management Blog
3M ago
Two women come to their doctor with searing lower back pain and a fiery sensation shooting down their legs. Both women have back pain with sciatic-like symptoms, but the source and treatment of their pain are different ..read more
WebMD's Pain Management Blog
3M ago
The holidays often worsen pain symptoms with all their chaos. From travel to endless social gatherings and temptation-filled foods, our bodies tend to suffer. Even the stress of expectations from others can amplify symptoms ..read more
WebMD's Pain Management Blog
4M ago
We’ve all experienced it – a pounding headache, throbbing joint pain, or menstrual cramps that just won’t quit. Popping an over the counter (OTC) medication can seem like the quickest solution to relieving pain and getting on with our day ..read more