Pain

"Mom, my stomach hurts": How to know when it is temporary pain and when a check-up is needed

Abdominal pain is the leading reason for emergency room visits among children aged 5 and older. A doctor explains when an examination is necessary and what you can do at home.

Abdominal pain is the leading reason for emergency room visits among children aged 5 and older
Abdominal pain

Does your stomach hurt and you can’t find a reason? A study found a natural treatment that helps

Knee Pain.

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In many cases, your headache doesn’t actually start in your head

Suffering from headaches? The source may actually be in your neck and shoulder blades


Dr. Gene Shlomo Plotkin: A chiropractor in the zone

Jerusalemite of the Week: Dr. Gene Shlomo Plotkin is one of Israel's few chiropractors, and the only one in the country who practices the Zone Technique.

Dr. Gene Shlomo Plotkin

New Jerusalem research reveals why acute and chronic pain are so different

In acute pain, IA increases – acting like a natural sedative for the pain pathways – but in chronic pain, this current doesn’t cause them to rise, and the neurons become hyperactive.

A HEBREW UNIVERSITY team discovered that when one experiences acute pain, the brain has a built-in way to dial down pain signals – like pressing the brakes – to keep them from going into overdrive.

Walking over 100 minutes daily reduces chronic lower back pain risk by up to 23%

Walking is a simple, low-cost activity that can reduce the burden of lower back pain, says study author.

 Walking over 100 minutes daily reduces chronic lower back pain risk by up to 23%.

Why paracetamol – one of the world’s most common painkillers – works

A new Israeli study reveals that paracetamol doesn’t function only in the brain; it also blocks pain at its source by acting on nerve endings in the body.

 Boxes of paracetamol are pictured on the production line for UPSA brand of Bristol-Myers Squibb Group at the company's factory in Le Passage, near Agen, France March 29, 2018

Intense 'Razor Blade' throat pain reported with new COVID-19 variant

WHO says 'Nimbus' unlikely to cause more severe disease compared to other variants.

 Intense 'Razor Blade' throat pain reported with new COVID-19 variant. Illustration.

Norwegian study: Walking over 100 minutes daily may slash chronic back pain risk by 23%

Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology analyzed data from over 11,000.

 Norwegian study: Walking over 100 minutes daily may slash chronic back pain risk by 23%.

Recommended mattress for back pain: How to choose right and finally sleep without pain

Back pain is increasingly common, affecting even young people - not just those with physical jobs, but also anyone spending long hours sitting or working in front of a screen.

 Recommended Mattress for Back Pain: How to Choose Right and Finally Sleep Without Pain

Raw papaya can help reduce uric acid levels and relieve joint pain

Papain in papaya aids digestion and helps eliminate uric acid from the body.

 Raw papaya can help reduce uric acid levels and relieve joint pain.

How to get chronically ill patients to consult with their doctors on a regular basis

For adult patients with chronic conditions, the advice is often to “see your doctor regularly” because this is thought to promote a more proactive and, therefore, more effective style of healthcare.

A HEBREW UNIVERSITY team discovered that when one experiences acute pain, the brain has a built-in way to dial down pain signals – like pressing the brakes – to keep them from going into overdrive.

New study finds only 10% of nonsurgical treatments for lower back pain are effective

The analysis found NSAIDs effective for acute low back pain vs. placebo, while non-drug treatments showed no significant benefit.

A HEBREW UNIVERSITY team discovered that when one experiences acute pain, the brain has a built-in way to dial down pain signals – like pressing the brakes – to keep them from going into overdrive.