(CNN) -- The US Food and Drug Administration signed off Thursday on the first new type of pain reliever to be approved in more than two decades. (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration signed off ...

Compare Inpatient Rehab examined data from the CDC's National Health Interview Survey to examine the chronic pain epidemic.

Back pain that Tylenol and ibuprofen can’t get rid of may require alternative treatment such as targeted exercises, prescription medications, or surgery. For many, back pain is an occasional annoyance ...

There’s a lot of buzz surrounding the new non-addictive pain pill that is up for FDA approval. It works as well as opioids for treating acute pain, and shows promise in treating chronic neuropathic ...

A new case study documents six months of complete pain relief in an 80-year-old man with arthritis, achieved without ...

Non-opioid pain medications can treat many common causes of acute pain. They are safer and easier to get than opioids. Opioids can be addictive, may lose effectiveness over time, and require a ...

Oxycontin (oxycodone hydrochloride) prescription medications are effective at relieving pain but carry a risk of addiction. While there's a need for novel non-opioid drugs for pain, they face clinical ...

Over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications are generally safe and effective, but daily or long-term use isn’t recommended. Several factors, including drug side effects and your medical history, can ...

A new opioid-free pain medication was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday, marking a non-addictive alternative for patients. Journavx (suzetrigine), made by Vertex, is ...

Understanding the type of arthritis, its causes, and management options is the first step toward living well with the condition.

Worried your doctor isn’t taking your back pain seriously? Here’s why scans aren’t always needed — and what actually helps ...

Dealing with persistent pain while taking medication that seems ineffective can be incredibly frustrating and disheartening. You follow the prescribed dosage, take your medication as directed, yet the ...