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Real vs Sham Acupuncture: Similar Pain Relief through Separate Mechanisms

In the short-term, pain relief from real acupuncture may not appear to be greater than pain relief from a placebo,[…]

Tendinopathy can be a difficult, painful condition that does not always respond well to physical therapy. Fortunately, experts are making[…]

While seated, our bodies burn significantly less calories compared to active activities such as walking or exercise. One way to[…]

Kinesiotape could potentially be used to help recruit underactive muscles. A new study recruited 40 athletes and had them perform[…]

Children who experience traumatic events are more likely to suffer from chronic pain as adults. A new study examined[…]

Prolonged periods of time spent sitting can sometimes be unhealthy, but these negative effects can largely be offset by an[…]

The positioning of the spine and pelvis may have an effect on one’s likelihood of suffering from low back pain.[…]

A lack of mobility at the shoulder joint may be a major risk factor for developing elbow pain. 81[…]

Individuals who suffer from chronic pain experience major changes to the structure of their brain. A new study examined[…]

The omega-3 fatty acids Alpha-Linolenic-Acid (ALA), which are most commonly found in flax seed, may have beneficial effects on membrane[…]