By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Sept. 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Aching joints are common for people over 50, but it’s still important to talk to a doctor about it rather than endlessly self-medicating, experts say. Now, a new poll from the University of Michigan breaks down joint pain, its impact on those … Read more
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, June 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Like fixing a flat on the roadside, a new injectable hydrogel is showing promise as a remedy for worn-down spinal discs — pumping them back up and relieving chronic back pain. The gel, with the brand name Hydrafil, is injected directly into worn … Read more
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Roller coasters race up, down, over and back again at breakneck speeds, but if you are one of the millions of people who get migraines, the risks may not be worth the thrill. A new study by German researchers shows that folks who … Read more
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, June 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A new research review offers good news for migraine sufferers: There are more pain-relieving options than ever. In an analysis of over 100 published studies, researchers found that several drug classes showed good evidence they ease the pain of a migraine-in-progress. Some of … Read more
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, April 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — CBD is all the rage, and millions of people are turning to it for a host of reasons, including pain relief. But despite CBD’s popularity and widespread use, new research finds it’s actual benefits are less clear. … Read more
By Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, April 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) — An emerging technology could zap your post-op pain away — little or no opioids needed. The technique is called percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation. It involves inserting a small wire next to a nerve and using a stimulator to deliver a mild electrical … Read more
Although knee pain is common as you age, it doesn’t have to be inevitable. There are ways to prevent it as you age. And if you already have knee pain, there are ways to manage and treat it. What Causes Knee Pain? Though lots of things can cause your knees to hurt, arthritis … Read more
Having hip pain as you age is more common than you think. About 50% of older adults say they have hip or knee pain. Luckily, there are things you can do to feel better. What Causes Hip Pain? Hip pain can be caused by arthritis, injuries, pinched nerves, or other causes, like cancer. … Read more
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — It’s a must for any good curry, and a new clinical trial suggests that turmeric might ease arthritis pain, too. Researchers found that an extract of the spice turmeric worked better than a placebo in easing pain from knee arthritis over … Read more