The study provides two important contributions, by convincingly showing that tactile acuity on the breast is poor in comparison to other body parts, and that acuity is worst in larger breasts, ...

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But statins can cause some unwanted symptoms, such as muscle pain. Doctors don’t understand the exact cause of statin-related muscle pain. But there’s evidence that these drugs might change ...

Back pain can stop you in your tracks. Thankfully, these specially-formulated topical creams and ointments were created to provide instant relief. We put together this curated list of the best ...

If you have chest pain on the left side, your first thought may be that you’re having a heart attack. While chest pain can be a symptom of heart problems, that’s not always the case.

Low back pain is one of the most common medical complaints in the world. Globally, over 600 million people suffer from it. That means at any given moment, millions of people are searching for ...

Back Pain Treatment: Australian researchers have found that nine out of 10 treatments for back pain do not work as you would want. However, what works are over-the-counter painkillers like ibuprofen ...

There are figures that leave no room for doubt, and this is one of them: over 600 million people worldwide suffer from low back pain. And the situation is only going to worsen. It is estimated that by ...

Acupuncture. Massage. Muscle relaxants. Cannabinoids. Opioids. The list of available treatments for low back pain goes on and on. But there’s not good evidence that these treatments actually ...

A herniated disc occurs when the cushioning between vertebrae slips out of position, putting pressure on nerves, causing back pain Spinal stenosis happens when the spinal canal narrows ...

Only around 1 in 10 common non-surgical and non-invasive treatments for lower back pain is effective, suggests a pooled data analysis of the available research, published online in BMJ Evidence ...

The sciatic nerve is the longest and widest in the body and runs from the lower back to just below the knees. Sciatica can cause pain in the buttocks, feet, toes, and the back of the leg.