Plus, how to keep your knees pain-free for life.

As we move into midlife, issues such as joint pain, osteoporosis and stress fractures become increasingly common, making this a crucial time to take a more proactive approach to bone health.

Health writer and chartered physiotherapist Stephen O’Rourke explains why muscle, bone, heart and mind respond remarkably well to exercise in midlife — and why it’s never too late to start.

Stiff knees and aching hips may seem like an inevitable part of aging, but experts say we’re getting osteoarthritis all wrong. Despite affecting nearly 600 million people worldwide — and potentially a ...

Negative expectancies about pain and aging independently predicted 10-year worsening of pain severity and interference in older adults.

People with chronic back pain process everyday sounds differently, and more intensely, than people without pain, according to ...

After becoming pain patients themselves, these physicians say they faced a system built to treat anatomy, not suffering. The lessons were humbling — and transformative.

Between four and 10 million people in the U.S. have fibromyalgia. Many doctors look askance at the disorder, leading some patients to seek pain relief from substance use.

As more people stay active as they age, overuse injuries are increasing. A non-invasive treatment known as shockwave therapy ...

People with chronic back pain process everyday sounds differently, and more intensely, than people without pain, according to new research from the University of Colorado Anschutz. Published today in ...

Chronic pain might quietly push people toward developing high blood pressure—and the more widespread the pain, the greater the danger. A massive analysis of over 200,000 adults uncovered strong links ...

Unfairness has always been a huge trigger for my depression. Ever since I was a little girl, I demanded justice from the universe. “But that isn’t fair!” was my inevitable whine when I felt life ...