Normal MRI result, but no relief from back pain. CMC Vellore neurologist shares the hidden cause behind patient's painA 55-year-old man's persistent back pain, initially dismissed as chronic, was finally diagnosed as spinal tuberculosis. Despite normal init...
31 Mar, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
Persistent back pain could signal risk of major diseases, new study finds: How to manage this common ache?New research from the University of Technology Sydney suggests that persistent back pain, affecting around 80% of people at some point, may...
27 Sep, 2025, 07.47 PM IST
Chronic headaches and migraines affect 1 in 4 adults in Delhi-NCR, study findsA recent study reveals headaches significantly impact daily life in Delhi-NCR. Approximately 26% of adults need professional help for heada...
17 Aug, 2025, 12.45 PM IST
Can a simple mental shift cure chronic back pain? New scientific study reveals breakthrough in pain reliefA new study from Australia suggests a novel approach to chronic back pain. Cognitive Functional Therapy or CFT can reduce pain and disabili...
06 Aug, 2025, 05.00 PM IST
Why that shooting neck pain might be more than just bad posture, and what you can do about it?Neck pain affects many adults. Muscle strain and tech neck are common causes. Home remedies like ice and heat can help. Posture correction ...
29 Jul, 2025, 04.48 PM IST
Sprays, pills, creams...ooh, aah, ouch? India’s pain market is now a Rs 16,000 cr giantIndia’s pain relief market has exploded post-pandemic, doubling to nearly ₹16,000 crore in just five years. From gels and sprays to pills l...
19 Jul, 2025, 02.59 PM IST
Walking can relieve your lower back pain, study reveals. But there is a catchWalking can ease chronic lower back pain—but only if you hit the right time target. A Norwegian study tracking over 11,000 adults found tho...
16 Jun, 2025, 03.20 PM IST
Can you cure back pain using mind hacks? Scientists say they are better than pillsNew research shows mind-based therapies can help with chronic back pain. Mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy work as well as drugs...
13 Apr, 2025, 07.46 PM IST
Chronic pain relief: Emotional therapy effective for older adults, research showsA recent study led by researchers at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) suggests that emotional awareness and expression thera...
15 Jun, 2024, 05.14 PM IST
How psychologist can help you relieve from chronic painPsychologists, therapists and social workers have quietly become a crucial part of pain treatment programs, proving to be as effective or m...
28 Nov, 2021, 07.15 AM IST
Throbbing, burning or stabbing? Words can soothe the pain, bring some reliefSome pain metaphors are so common that people might not even notice them.
24 Nov, 2021, 05.46 PM IST
With 6-8 weekly sessions, psychologists can evaluate the root cause of chronic pain & treat itFinding the right pain counseling can take a bit of effort on the part of the patient.
23 Nov, 2021, 06.05 PM IST
How to exercise with chronic pain: Two-hour rule, starting smallExercise often reduces feelings of pain immediately afterward and raises people’s pain thresholds, studies show.
15 Nov, 2021, 06.22 PM IST
Suffering from chronic backache? New pain disruption therapy can bring reliefPeople with back pain may get lasting relief with an innovative treatment that short-circuits pain.
15 Oct, 2018, 07.55 PM IST
Got a backache? Vitamin D and music therapy can fix itMost working professionals complain of chronic back pain. Following these five simple remedies can take care of that.
26 Jun, 2015, 11.08 AM IST
'Off switch' for pain discovered in the brainScientists have discovered that it is possible to block a pathway in the brain of animals suffering from neuropathic pain, which could have...
29 Nov, 2014, 01.52 PM IST
'Off switch' for pain discovered in the brainCurrent treatments are problematic because they cause intolerable side effects, diminish quality of life and do not sufficiently quell pain.
29 Nov, 2014, 01.37 PM IST