Dr. Alexander Ly expertly places tiny needles into a patient's abdomen. He is guided by 50 years of experience and knows exactly the spot and depth each needle must go. Each is a signal to the brain ...

One minute you’re engrossed in an activity. The next, your arm, hand, leg or foot is numb, tingling, burning or itching. This sensation, which many can relate to, is commonly called pins and needles.

Doctors say the studies may make healthcare providers more likely to prescribe federally approved medical cannabis for chronic lower back pain off-label. And consumers can try experimenting with ...

It’s estimated that nerve, or neuropathic, pain affects between 6.9% and 10% of the global population. Often described as burning, electrical, or shooting, this type of pain is usually accompanied by ...

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that involves inserting fine needles into specific pressure points on the body to stimulate healing. While the exact way acupuncture works is ...

Paresthesia describes the tingling or pins and needles sensation in the skin due to conditions affecting the nerves. Causes of tingling in the middle of the back can include infections or structural ...

Explore the latest evidence from UNSW Sydney and NeuRA on non-drug, non-surgical treatments for acute and chronic low back pain (LBP). Based on a Cochrane review of over 97,000 participants, discover ...

Back pain ranks among the most universal human experiences, affecting millions worldwide and leaving many desperate for relief. Now, a sweeping new study published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine has ...

Chronic back pain is the most common type of pain, affecting around 16 million American adults — and now a new study has revealed some discouraging findings about potential treatments. Only around one ...

Stem cell injections are a minimally invasive therapy and may offer long-term pain management for back pain. All cells have a particular function within the human body. They provide structure, take in ...

Lung cancer can spread to your spine, which causes back pain and other symptoms. Back pain that worsens at night may be a sign of lung cancer, although this is rare. You can get treatments like ...