Acute pain Archive

There are other conditions besides arthritis that can make walking difficult and even painful, such as peripheral artery disease, chronic venous insufficiency, lumbar spinal stenosis, and diabetic neuropathy.

The cause of most neck pain is strained or sprained muscles, ligaments, and tendons. First-line therapy is rest, ice, heat, pain relievers, and possibly limited use of a neck collar.

A 2026 study of people with carpal tunnel syndrome found that wearing a rigid wrist splint provided minimal improvement and did not improve symptoms better than wearing a soft bandage for 12 weeks. Rates of surgery within one year were also similar.

A cervical artery dissection is a tear in one of the arteries in the neck that carry blood to the brain. Although rare, it is one of the most common causes of stroke in people under age 50.

Muscle tightening or jerking during a severe migraine can have several explanations. Learn about the possible causes.

Stabbing rib pain and throat tightness can follow an asthma flare, but they may also hint at other conditions that deserve fast medical attention.

Depression and migraines often travel together, with each able to worsen the other.

Wondering if sour cream, yogurt, nuts, peanut butter, or other foods are migraine triggers? Learn which foods are proven culprits and how to spot your triggers.

In this video, learn what researchers are discovering about who gets migraines, exploring such factors as genetics, the role of hormones, and related conditions.