Gate control theory suggests that the spinal cord contains a neurological 'gate' that either blocks pain signals or allows them to continue on to the brain. Unlike an actual gate, which opens and ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Patients with fibromyalgia and those prone to opioid addiction may have something in common, researchers say: the part of the brain that controls the body’s perception of pain has ...

Well over 100 million Americans have one or more chronic illnesses. Similarly, over 100 million have a source of chronic pain. One of the great psychological challenges faced by such individuals—and ...

Millions of Americans are living with chronic pain. A quiet revolution in research and treatment is finding new ways to help them heal. Even before the pandemic, about one in five Americans suffered ...

There are more new cases of chronic pain among US adults than other common long-term conditions like diabetes, depression and high blood pressure, according to a new study. The researchers say their ...