Pain

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

In many cases, your headache doesn’t actually start in your head. An expert reveals the surprising connection between the neck, shoulders, and headaches – and how complementary medicine can solve it.

In many cases, your headache doesn’t actually start in your head
Dr. Gene Shlomo Plotkin

Dr. Gene Shlomo Plotkin: A chiropractor in the zone

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 Jerusalem research reveals why acute and chronic pain are so different

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

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.

Growing through adversity – tools for coping during times of war and pain

In light of recent difficult news, Dr. Shiri Daniels, a mental health expert, shares practical tools for coping with challenging times. You are not alone.

 Struggling to process the news? A guide to coping with tough times

Let's commemorate our murdered hostages properly, not how Hamas wants us to- editorial

Israel mourns as four murdered hostages return home, a grim reminder of Hamas’s brutality. Their families grieve, and the nation unites in sorrow and resolve.

 Visitors at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. February 19, 2025.

Study ranks this condition as more painful than childbirth, gunshot wounds, and kidney stones

Participants compared their pain intensity to over 12 medical conditions, including stab wounds and heart attacks, using a 1-100 scale.

 Markedly higher than labor pains. Illustration.

Pain and discomfort: The challenges that accompany prostate surgeries

Prostate removal surgery, whether due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or other reasons is a common medical procedure.

 An illustrative image of surgeons conducting surgery.