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10 Signs Your Upper Back Pain Is Serious
Backaches can be an annoyance—or they can sideline you for days. Here's how to tell if upper back pain is...
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9 Times Ibuprofen Won’t Work—and Could Be Dangerous
Athletes call it "Vitamin I." Women with menstrual cramps depend upon it. But scientists are beginning to realize that ibuprofen...
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10 Signs Your Muscle Pain Is a Sign of Something Worse
Was it the weights you lifted at the gym? Or maybe your pillow is uncomfortable? Or could it be something...
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10 Pains You Should Never, Ever Ignore
Pain that signals a life-threatening condition is usually intense, starts abruptly, and is associated with a number of other symptoms...
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14 Medications Pain Doctors Try to Avoid
Prolonged use of certain pain medications may lead to serious side effects or addiction. Doctors vary in their advice, but...
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Common Signs You Could Have a Torn Meniscus
What is that nagging knee pain? Doctors reveal most frequently seen torn meniscus symptoms and what exactly to do about...
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6 Foods That Could Be Tied to Fibromyalgia Pain
Consider cutting these foods out of your diet now and your body may thank you for it later.
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45 Proven Remedies for Fast Pain Relief
Whether you stubbed your toe, are in the midst of a migraine, or are suffering from chronic pain, here's...
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What Happens to Your Body When You Crack Your Back
The occasional "crack" of your back is fine, but doing it all the time, on purpose, may not be such...
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9 Signs Your Back Pain Is Actually an Emergency
Medical experts reveal the signs and symptoms that indicate your back pain may actually be an emergency.
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8 Expert-Approved Home Remedies for Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common complaints that bring patients into doctors’ offices. Although you should always see...
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5 Signs You Could Have a Pinched Nerve
Symptoms range from a slight numbness to radiating pain.
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7 Things You Do That Only Make the Pain Worse
Your thoughts and attitude toward your pain play a bigger role than you think in your pain symptoms. Here’s how...
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9 Secret Reasons You Might Have Back Pain
Prone to back pain? Experts share common but surprising reasons for back pain and ways to make your back...
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7 Types of Leg Pain (and When to Take Them Seriously)
That leg pain may indicate you just need rest—or you may have a more serious problem. Learn more about these...
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7 Conditions You Might Be Mistaking for Fibromyalgia
Because there’s no test for this chronic pain disorder, your doctor may want to rule out these similar conditions.
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Lower Back Pain Relief: Treatments That Really Work
More than 80 percent of adults will suffer and have to deal with missed work, healthcare costs, and the psychological...
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Ice or Heat: What’s Best for Your Pain?
From muscle aches to sprains to headaches and more—knowing when to apply ice or when to apply heat could speed...
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The Best OTC Pain Reliever for Every Kind of Ache
Did you know that the best OTC pain reliever for your throbbing headache may not be the best for soothing...
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28 Secrets Chiropractors Won’t Tell You for Free
For starters, stop looking down at your phone to read this!
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5 Hidden Muscles That Are Causing You Pain
Come and meet your piriformis, supraspinatus, and other muscles you've never heard of. When minor muscles aren't working properly, it...
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15 Things You Need to Know About Knee Replacement
When a damaged knee impacts everything you do—even getting out of a chair or up and down stairs—you may have...
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8 Fibromyalgia Symptoms You Might Be Ignoring
Tired and achy from your crazy-busy 24/7 lifestyle? If you’ve been suffering from these symptoms without relief, check these signs...
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Wrist Pain? 8 Ways to Treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Health experts offer tips to get relief from carpal tunnel syndrome pain to help reduce the feeling of numbness...
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11 Symptoms of Shingles You Might Be Ignoring
Symptoms of shingles sometimes but not always include a painful rash caused by a reactivation of the chicken pox virus....
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The 10 Best Meals to Eat When You Feel Your Worst
When you have a headache, nausea, sore throat, or other everyday illnesses, eating certain foods can help you feel better.
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24 Secrets Pain Doctors Won’t Tell You
Learn what pain doctors are really thinking when you visit them, and how you can better manage your symptoms.
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This Little-Known Condition Could Be Triggering Your Sciatica
Not sure what's causing your back pain? You could have Tarlov cysts, a condition doctors sometimes miss.
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6 Surprising Jaw Pain Causes to Watch Out For
If you wake up with a locked jaw or feel pain when you chew or yawn, read on to understand...