MRI-derived abdominal adipose tissue is linked to chronic musculoskeletal pain in multiple sites. The association is stronger in women, suggesting sex differences in fat distribution and hormones.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Microfragmented adipose tissue injections may yield significant improvements for patients with knee ...

The Dorsey Circle office uses acoustic wave therapy for stubborn heel, tendon, and soft-tissue pain that has not ...

What does fascia have to do with chronic pain? Experts explain how tight or stuck fascia may affect pain and mobility, what “release” really means, and what truly helps.

A 50-year-old woman complains of unilateral, tearing, soft-tissue pain, usually in the posterior heel/Achilles area, with stretching. The problem has occurred on both sides but widely spaced in time.

Knee popping is often harmless and may occur when a person exercises. However, when it occurs alongside pain, it may be a sign of an underlying problem, such as arthritis or a knee injury. With a knee ...

Karin Wuertz-Kozak described her lab test equipment as a gym for cells. Stretching and compressions tests using bioreactors—her lab equipment—can make a difference in understanding how cells respond ...

Widely used to treat chronic aches and pains, deep tissue massage is a popular form of massage therapy. This technique targets areas of tension or tightness by applying concentrated pressure to the ...

Researchers developed a biomaterial using stem cells aiming to reverse a condition called intervertebral disk (IVD) degeneration, which is associated with back pain and certain spinal issues. The stem ...

A new study suggests a widely used bone hormone could help relieve chronic back pain in an unexpected way. Instead of just strengthening bone, it appears to stop pain-sensing nerves from growing into ...