Pain is an inevitable part of life because it is the body’s natural reaction to injuries, infections, and illnesses. The unpleasant sensation indicates that something is wrong. Typically, pain goes ...

A neural circuit hidden in an understudied region of the brain plays a critical role in turning temporary pain into pain that can last months or years, according to new University of Colorado Boulder ...

If you are one of the 50 million Americans suffering from chronic pain, you’ve likely experienced the frustration of trying to treat a problem that has no clear cause. You may even have been told that ...

New pain psychotherapies, based on a new understanding of pain neuroscience, offer new possibilities of pain relief.

Not only can experiencing chronic pain affect your mood, experiencing depression can also raise your chances of living with chronic pain. When you think of chronic pain and depression, you probably ...

For millions battling chronic nerve pain, even the softest touch can feel agonizing — but scientists may have uncovered a ...