Pain Relief Guide

Older woman resting on a sofa with her legs elevated on pillows to reduce ankle swelling

Swollen Ankles and Feet: Causes, Home Relief an...

Mild swelling in both ankles after a long day of sitting or standing is common and usually eases with leg elevation, movement, compression socks and less salt. Swelling in one...

Swollen Ankles and Feet: Causes, Home Relief an...

Mild swelling in both ankles after a long day of sitting or standing is common and usually eases with leg elevation, movement, compression socks and less salt. Swelling in one...

Woman using a handheld massage gun on her thigh muscle at home

Do Massage Guns Work? Benefits, Safe Use and Wh...

Massage guns can ease muscle tightness and soreness and improve short-term flexibility, much like a good massage. Use one on muscle only, for one to two minutes per area, on...

Do Massage Guns Work? Benefits, Safe Use and Wh...

Massage guns can ease muscle tightness and soreness and improve short-term flexibility, much like a good massage. Use one on muscle only, for one to two minutes per area, on...

Man fastening a black lumbar support belt around his lower back

How to Choose a Back Brace for Lower Back Pain ...

A back brace can ease lower back pain during a flare-up and during demanding tasks by adding support, warmth and a reminder to move carefully. Choose flexible support for everyday...

How to Choose a Back Brace for Lower Back Pain ...

A back brace can ease lower back pain during a flare-up and during demanding tasks by adding support, warmth and a reminder to move carefully. Choose flexible support for everyday...

Man wearing a knee support sleeve walking up stairs holding the handrail

Knee Pain Going Up Stairs: Common Causes and Wh...

Pain at the front of the knee on stairs usually comes from the joint behind the kneecap: patellofemoral pain syndrome in younger and active people, or kneecap arthritis in older...

Knee Pain Going Up Stairs: Common Causes and Wh...

Pain at the front of the knee on stairs usually comes from the joint behind the kneecap: patellofemoral pain syndrome in younger and active people, or kneecap arthritis in older...

Woman resting on a sofa with a heating pad on her lower abdomen for period cramps

Period Pain Relief: Does Heat Really Help Menst...

Yes. Heat on the lower abdomen is one of the best-supported drug-free remedies for menstrual cramps, and ACOG, Mayo Clinic and the NHS all recommend it. Here is how to...

Period Pain Relief: Does Heat Really Help Menst...

Yes. Heat on the lower abdomen is one of the best-supported drug-free remedies for menstrual cramps, and ACOG, Mayo Clinic and the NHS all recommend it. Here is how to...

Runner massaging a sore shin while wearing calf compression sleeves

Shin Splints: How to Treat Them and Get Back to...

Shin splints are an overuse injury of the shin bone and surrounding muscles. They heal with a few weeks of reduced impact, ice, supportive shoes or insoles and a gradual...

Shin Splints: How to Treat Them and Get Back to...

Shin splints are an overuse injury of the shin bone and surrounding muscles. They heal with a few weeks of reduced impact, ice, supportive shoes or insoles and a gradual...