Category: Pain Management

If you suffer from chronic pain and wish to have a baby, or are already pregnant, you are probably concerned about the possible effects…

Many things can cause low back pain: a pulled muscle, muscle spasms, a pinched nerve, a “slipped” (herniated) disk, osteoarthritis, etc. Sometimes, the exact…

Migraines can be extremely disabling, especially if they aren’t treated in a timely manner. If you wait too long, the pain may become so…

According to the Canadian Arthritis Society, osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, affecting one in six Canadians (nearly five million people).…

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic condition in which the immune system attacks the joints. To relieve the symptoms of RA or slow its…

Opioids are medication used to relieve severe pain. They are used when other analgesics are not strong enough, most often for acute pain, for…

Acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are medications you can buy without a prescription at the pharmacy, whether to relieve headaches, back pain,…

When pain is localized, for example in your left ankle, opting for a topical pain reliever can be a great alternative to tablets or…