An acupressure mat is one of the best home treatments that can help with back pain and injuries and provide you with ...

Is it worth buying an acupressure mat? Our senior wellness writer thinks so. Here’s what happened when she tried one out (and where to get your own).

If you’ve made a habit of staring at a computer all day, you might be familiar with the dreaded feeling of eye strain — which ...

Anecdotally, people claim that the mats can reduce stress, improve sleep, deliver energy, soothe headaches, support circulation and beat back pain. Much like foam rollers and other self-myofascial ...

Dr. Shabnam Pourhassani, DACM, Lac — a private medical staff member at Cedars-Sinai Hospital — is now accepting new patients ...

Neck arthritis is a common condition, affecting more than 85% of people over the age of 60. Neck arthritis can cause neck pain, stiffness, tingling, numbness, and headaches, as well as a clicking ...

I’ve had 5 neck/back operations. The third one, a C5-C6 fusion, actually worked in improving the pain from excruciating to livable. However, the nerve exiting the right facet is inflamed and the ...

While the research on most supplements for joint pain is mixed, and the FDA doesn’t regulate supplements, fish oil, glucosamine, and chondroitin are among those that may help manage it.

I have two young boys and between being their human pillow and carrying them on my back for "one more piggyback," I can't remember the last time I've gone an entire week without shoulder and neck pain ...

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Nerve pain refers to painful sensations around the nerves. Various treatment options are available, including anticonvulsants, certain antidepressants, mild opioids, and some topical treatments.