Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relief drugs are often used to treat cold and flu symptoms, headaches, muscle aches, menstrual cramps and back pain. OTC medications can be bought without a prescription, but you may still want to consult a health care professional before you use them if you have underlying health conditions. It is important to […]

What is Chronic Pain? Chronic pain is pain that occurs every day or on most days and lasts three or more months. This type of pain can affect a person’s daily work or life activities. While chronic pain may be caused by a specific injury or illness, it can also have an unknown cause. It […]

Learn how incorporating healthy habits early in your career can help reduce your risk of chronic pain and risky drug use later in life.

Have you heard the phrase “no pain, no gain?” That’s not exactly true.

Be aware, prescription opioids and alcohol are a bad mix.