Pain Management News, Features & Updates

Here’s what you should know about the most recent advances in the world of ANCA-associated vasculitis.

Yvon Tran, who lives with ANCA-associated vasculitis, tells her diagnosis story. Read more, including her tips for living with this condition.

We spoke with an expert about their experience treating ANCA-associated vasculitis or AAV.

October 12, 2025 — The chronic pain paradox: Exercise can help your pain, but it hurts to exercise. Done strategically, however, movement can reshape the way your body experiences pain.

February 25, 2025 — Talking to your doctor about pain management before surgery could make opioid addiction less likely, as a new study says that certain surgeries raise the chances of long-term opioid use, an addiction risk factor.

February 18, 2025 — The FDA has approved vimseltinib, a new oral drug for a rare, noncancerous tumor of the joints known as tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT). It is intended for adults with symptomatic TGCT when surgery could worsen their condition.

February 12, 2025 — The FDA has approved a pill for a rare disorder called neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). Mirdametinib, sold under the brand name Gomekli, is for adults and children ages 2 and older who have nerve tumors (plexiform neurofibromas) that cause symptoms and can't be fully removed with surgery.

An old invention is gaining new attention for improving foot health and relieving pain.

January 31, 2025 — The FDA has approved suzetrigine (Journavx), a new non-opioid oral drug for acute pain in adults – the first new class of non-opioid pain medicine approved in over 20 years.

December 17, 2024 — New CDC data shows that in a survey, 24% of adults said they had pain most days or every day during the past three months.

November 13, 2024 — Acupuncture is getting more popular because it can relieve pain – especially chronic pain – by improving circulation, regulating the nervous system, reducing inflammation, and boosting endorphins. With its potential to reduce opioid dependence, acupuncture is being seen more as a safe nondrug solution.

October 20, 2024 — An early review of 35 studies found that listening to music can lower pain, anxiety, and heart rate after surgery, potentially helping you get better faster.

October 8, 2024 — It’s just a little hangnail, or papercut, or mouth sore — so why does it ruin your whole day?

Find out what you and your doctor should know about the uses of medical marijuana and how to talk about it.

Learn more about medical marijuana, which conditions are approved for it, and how to get a medical marijuana card in your state.

June 28, 2024 — Research shows elite athletes experience pain differently than everyday people. Here’s why, and how we can learn to deal with adversity and chronic pain every day.

March 19, 2024 — Popular over-the-counter pain and inflammation drugs have been a revelation for people with pain, swelling, or even just run-of-the mill headaches. But these drugs, known as NSAIDs, which include Advil, Motrin, and others, are not all the same and come with some serious health risks if overused. Here’s how to make heads or tails of these commonly used drugs.

January 8, 2024 — Some take them to manage pain, others to help improve their sleep. Known more commonly as CBD, delta-8, CBG and CBN, these products have flooded the marketplace.

May 23, 2023 — Using surgical implants inside the brain, scientists have recorded for the first time electrical patterns that occur when a person is feeling chronic pain, a new study in Nature Neuroscience concludes.

May 16, 2023 — A person’s risk of developing chronic pain is higher than the risk of developing some of the most common diseases in the U.S., such as diabetes, depression, or high blood pressure, a new study shows.

May 15, 2023 — More and more data backs up hypnotherapy as a treatment for pain, anxiety, and more. But would it work for you? Here’s what to know.

January 23, 2023 — Significantly fewer patients are being prescribed opioids when being discharged from hospital emergency departments, according to new analysis from the CDC.

March 14, 2018 — Trying to overcome drug addiction is difficult enough, but America's opioid epidemic has led to an explosion in treatment centers and clinics that might have dubious practices.

March 14, 2018 — The federal government as well as the drug industry are pumping millions of dollars into research to find pain medication that works as well as opioids but aren't addictive.

March 14, 2018 — A simple letter to the editor in 1980 opened the way for America's opioid crisis.

March 14, 2018 — Kennedy has also tried to draw the connection between addiction and mental health. While in the U.S. House of Representatives, Kennedy sponsored legislation that requires insurance companies to treat mental illness, depression and addiction the same as they treat illnesses of the body. The bill, known as the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, was signed into law in 2008.

March 14, 2018 — Scientists at the NIH, the nation’s chief medical research agency, are working on solutions for addressing the public health crisis by investigating new and better ways to prevent opioid abuse, to treat opioid use disorders and to manage pain.

Does your knee injury need surgery? Find out when it’s time to consider it and when you might not need it.

It’s used to treat everything from pain to menstrual cramps. Is acupuncture effective?

What does a doctor of osteopathic medicine do? Find out what a DO focuses on when she takes care of you.

If you’re living with chronic pain, you may have already tried the usual treatments. Could supplements offer an alternative?

Many people worry that taking narcotic painkillers will lead to addiction. There are usually warning signs along the way, like the ones listed here.

Denver pot shops are at the center of Colorado’s marijuana rush.

What does the scientific research into the effects of marijuana show?

Take these steps to prevent foot pain, bunions, blisters, and ingrown toenails.

Know which type of pain you’re more likely to have at different times in life, and how to ease each one.

Many people fear becoming addicted to pain medications. WebMD explains what addiction is, what it isn't, and how it can affect your pain treatment.

WebMD reports on what else you and your doctor might consider if your pain medication isn't working.

WebMD talks to pain management specialist and chronic pain patient Howard Heit, MD, FACP, FASAM.

An expert answers five basic questions about pain, including why you're really aching and what's ahead for treatment.

WebMD talks to anesthesiologist/pain specialist John Dombrowski, MD, about the use and abuse of propofol.

Learn how the right kind of supervised exercise can help ease pain in your back, knees, hips and shoulders and bring movement back to your life.

Can cognitive behavioral therapy help manage chronic pain? Find out if CBT is right for you.

Sports and exercise injuries are common when you are active. Guard against injuries below the belt with these tips.

Taking acetaminophen for fever or pain relief is generally safe and effective. But it can be harmful if not taken correctly. Know the benefits and risks of acetaminophen and how to use it safely.

Taking too much of over-the-counter pain relievers can lead to liver damage, stomach bleeding, and kidney disease. Learn how you can protect yourself and your family from an accidental overdose.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are over-the-counter medications that can be used to reduce fever, relieve mild aches and pains, and reduce inflammation. Learn how these pain relievers work and how to take them safely.

WebMD investigates the theory that a deficiency of vitamin D can cause chronic pain and if you should discuss vitamin D with your doctor.

WebMD discusses post-surgery pain including tips for preparation before surgery and how to manage pain after surgery.