Between 2010 and 2020 the overall market for chronic pain therapies will remain stable at approximately $20 billion, with treatments for back pain and arthritis predicted to be the most lucrative, ...

Chronic back pain affects millions of people worldwide, interfering with work, daily activities, and overall quality of life. Whether caused by poor posture, injury, or a medical condition, long-term ...

Whether it’s a dull, underlying ache in your spine or a piercing stab, chronic back pain affects roughly 1 in 4 Americans. UC San Francisco’s Prasad Shirvalkar, MD, Ph.D, neurologist and pain medicine ...

More than 54 million U.S. adults and almost 300,000 children live with chronic pain caused by arthritis. During the COVID-19 pandemic, their symptoms have been exacerbated by anxiety and fear, leading ...

Melissa suffered a seemingly minor back injury at work. After leaning forward for eight hours applying bridal makeup, she felt a pull and stabbing sensation in her low back. She suffered a back strain ...

Employers spend over $800 billion annually on health benefits for their workers. And surprisingly, the largest single driver of that spending isn't cancer or heart disease — it's back pain and other ...

Arthritis is one of the most common yet painful health conditions globally. The majority of us fall victim to arthritis after turning 30. The severity of the pain only worsens as we get older. More ...

Spondylitis is an umbrella term for a group of chronic arthritis-type diseases affecting the joints of the spine and sacroiliac region. The sacroiliac region includes the pelvis and lower spine.

Vim means energy and enthusiasm, and that's exactly what The Arthritis Foundation wants to give back to people living with chronic pain. So it's introducing Vim the app—with goals, management help and ...

Medical marijuana could be a viable alternative to opioid painkillers for people dealing with arthritis or chronic back pain, two new studies show. Many patients prescribed opioids for their chronic ...

Over one third of US adults with arthritis face work limitations due to their condition, with high rates seen among certain ...

Whether it's a dull, underlying ache in your spine or a piercing stab, chronic back pain affects roughly one in four Americans. UC San Francisco's Prasad Shirvalkar, MD, Ph.D., neurologist and pain ...