Wearing a cast, taking pain medication and getting a warning to be more careful often puts people on the quickest road to recovery from a broken arm. But that road can be longer when an ailment isn’t ...

Historically, pain has been divided into two neat categories: physical and emotional. But the more we learn about its neurobiology, function, and treatment, the thinner that dividing line becomes.

Calf pain due to occasional nighttime leg cramps or an inflamed Achilles tendon is minor and can often be treated at home. Muscle-related cramps can be relieved by stretching and drinking water with ...