Nonopioid pain relief medications
A practical guide to common nonopioid pain medicines, how they work, key safety considerations, and questions to discuss with a clinician or pharmacist.
12 Evidence Informed Pain Relief Products
A practical guide to 12 evidence-informed pain relief products, including topical medicines, oral pain relievers, cold therapy, insoles, and braces.
Psychogenic Pain and the Mind Body Connection
“Psychogenic pain” is an older term that was used when pain was thought to arise mainly from psychological factors. It can be misleading because pain involves the body, nervous system, emotions, and a person’s circumstances. Pain is real even when tests do not show an...
Headache and Migraine
Headaches have different causes, and the right treatment depends on the pattern. Migraine can bring nausea, sensitivity to light or sound, and symptoms that disrupt daily activities. Frequent or disabling headaches deserve a care plan, even if you have been living...
Understanding Post Surgical Pain
Pain after surgery is common, but it should be assessed and treated. The goal is enough comfort to rest, breathe deeply, and move as your surgical team recommends. Complete pain relief may not be possible immediately. Tell the team if pain is preventing the activities...
Cancer-related pain
Pain during or after cancer treatment deserves attention. It can interfere with sleep, eating, and movement. Tell your cancer care team early so treatment can address the cause and your goals. [1] What Can Cause Cancer Related Pain Cancer may cause pain by pressing on...
5 Non Opioid Pain Relief Tools You Can Use at Home
When pain makes everyday tasks harder, choosing a home comfort tool can feel overwhelming. This guide explains five options, what to look for when shopping, and how to use them more safely. The right choice depends on what is causing your pain and what you want to do...
Understanding Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is common and can result from problems involving the muscles, tendons, joints, bursae, or nerves around the shoulder. The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body. This allows you to reach, lift, push, pull, and rotate your arm, but it also...
Understanding Sciatica and Lumbar Radiculopathy
Sciatica is pain that travels along the path of the sciatic nerve, usually from the lower back or buttock into the leg. The medical term lumbar radiculopathy refers to irritation or compression of a nerve root in the lower spine. When one of these nerves becomes...