How to Support Someone With Chronic Pain

Your friend or loved one with chronic pain may need encouragement and support. Here’s how you can help.

Taking Opioids for Back Pain Relief: It’s Complicated

Prescription opioids can help treat your back or neck pain, but they also carry risks for abuse, dependence, and addiction.

The Essential Role of the Psoas Muscle

The psoas muscle plays an important role in helping us walk and maintain a healthy posture.

When There's No Cure for Your Aching Back

Chronic pain can be debilitating and frustrating, but proactive measures can help you take control and improve your quality of life.

Don't Stop Talking About Chronic Pain

Try these tips for educating your family and friends about chronic pain.

Get Your Questions on Pain Answered at Spine-health

Central to Spine-health’s mission is to provide the highest quality, most accurate and complete information for people with chronic pain. We believe that trusted information is one of the most important ways to support people dealing with chronic pain.

Forums: The Support Groups That Are Always in Session

Part of pain awareness is helping people know where to get help. At Spine-health, we provide a forum community where people dealing with chronic pain can find support.

September is Pain Awareness Month

September is the international month dedicated to awareness of pain conditions and improvement of resources for people living with chronic pain. Look for updates each week on how Spine-health is supporting pain awareness and providing resources for people in pain.

3 Techniques for Coping with Chronic Sciatica

Not all relief from chronic sciatica requires a prescription.

3 Easy Tips to Enhance D.I.Y. Back Massage

A DIY massage is an easy—and affordable—way to relieve many types of back pain.