Pain relief Archive

A 2026 study of people with carpal tunnel syndrome found that wearing a rigid wrist splint provided minimal improvement and did not improve symptoms better than wearing a soft bandage for 12 weeks. Rates of surgery within one year were also similar.

A cervical artery dissection is a tear in one of the arteries in the neck that carry blood to the brain. Although rare, it is one of the most common causes of stroke in people under age 50.

Muscle tightening or jerking during a severe migraine can have several explanations. Learn about the possible causes.

Severe right-sided belly and back pain with a normal scan may point to irritated spinal nerves. Explore options that could help ease symptoms.

Wondering if sour cream, yogurt, nuts, peanut butter, or other foods are migraine triggers? Learn which foods are proven culprits and how to spot your triggers.

Depression and migraines often travel together, with each able to worsen the other.

In this video, learn what researchers are discovering about who gets migraines, exploring such factors as genetics, the role of hormones, and related conditions.

Shoulder impingement occurs when tendons or bursae are compressed, often causing pain when reaching overhead or behind you. It's linked to poor posture, weak rotator cuff muscles, and tight chest muscles. Strengthening, posture correction, and stretching usually relieve symptoms.