Whether it's a dull, underlying ache in your spine or a piercing stab, chronic back pain affects roughly one in four Americans. UC San Francisco's Prasad Shirvalkar, MD, Ph.D., neurologist and pain ...

UCSF neurologist Dr. Shirvalkar studies nerve-to-brain connections to find new ways to treat chronic back pain.

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A case of chikungunya virus in New York may have been locally transmitted. A look at the symptoms and how many cases have ...

After nine months in the womb, humans enter a world filled with texture and shape. We must then quickly learn to recognize ...

Stepping into a virtual forest or waterfall scene through VR could be the future of pain management. A new study shows that immersive virtual nature dramatically reduces pain sensitivity almost as ...

Vulvar vestibulitis, also known as vulvar vestibulitis syndrome (VVS) or vestibulodynia, refers to a kind of vulvodynia (pain around the vulva) that occurs in the vulvar vestibule. The vulvar ...

Knee pain can be debilitating, but the right shoes can make a big difference. The best shoes for knee pain provide stability, support and cushioning to help you manage aches and improve your overall ...

Joint pain and weakness can be caused by a number of conditions, including acute injuries, infections, and chronic diseases. The outlook depends on the underlying cause. Share on Pinterest Getty ...