PainRelief

Summertime can be a boatload of fun, but too much enjoyment can sometimes lead to scrapes, bumps, bruises, sprains, and even splinters. That's why ... Read More »

I've always been a bit of a wimp when it comes to headaches. But, until recently, I had never had a migraine. Just a few weeks ago I found myself ... Read More »

Bite into a hot pepper and what do you feel? Pain. But if you get enough of that heat in your mouth, you'll eventually notice that you have numbness ... Read More »

For many people, managing pain with painkillers is a last resort. However, even if you are the sort of person who avoids taking drugs, you can do more ... Read More »

Several years ago I picked my niece up from the orthodontist. I handed her a Tylenol to help with the pain of having her braces tightened. Before she ... Read More »

As I described at length in a post on our partner blog, ParentDish, my parenting exploits have left me in a little pain these last few days. ... Read More »

The toxin, Botox, is generally used for the temporary treatment of wrinkles, but recent Dutch research suggests it can also to stop "writer's cramp" ... Read More »

Surgery without anesthesia? You'd be hard-pressed to convince me to try it, that's for sure! But this article does a great job of outlining other ... Read More »

Researchers have isolated a genetic mutation that prevents the perception of pain. Although the condition is extremely rare, doctors in Pakistan ... Read More »