Nerve blocks—local anesthetic injections that block pain signals—are a valuable opioid-sparing technique for controlling pain ...

Nerve blocks – local anesthetic injections that block pain signals – are a valuable opioid-sparing technique for controlling ...

Study finds that nerve blocks don't make nerves more sensitive or cause worse pain after they wear off. Results suggest "rebound pain ...

PHILADELPHIA -- An oral, non-addictive sodium channel blocker safely relieved moderate-to-severe acute pain following surgery, according to phase III data that could support regulatory approval.

Pain medications after surgery may include opioids, anesthetics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and other types of medications. Taking pain medications after surgery can help people ...

Chronic joint pain wears people down slowly. A stiff knee, a sore lower back, or an aching shoulder can shrink daily life ...

Gruenenthal GmbH has described substituted pyrazole amides acting as sodium channel protein type 10 subunit α (SCN10A; Nav1.8) blockers reported to be useful for the treatment of pain.

Using beta-blockers lowers pain and opioid use among patients with symptomatic large joint osteoarthritis, according to a study in Arthritis Care and Research. Researchers assessed joint pain in 873 ...

Pain medicines work in different ways to help relieve pain. Doctors and pharmacists can recommend different types of medication depending on the source of pain and other factors. Share on Pinterest ...