Tai chi improves pain in arthritis sufferers

The results of a new analysis have provided good evidence to suggest that Tai Chi is beneficial for arthritis. Specifically, it was shown to decrease pain with trends towards improving overall physical health, level of tension and satisfaction with health status....

Exercise more, not less, to ease aching back

People with lower back pain are better off exercising more, not less, according to a University of Alberta study. The study followed 240 men and women with chronic lower-back pain and showed that those who exercised four days a week had a better quality of life, 28%...

Patients with chronic pain may need more vitamin D

A new study by the Mayo Clinic shows a correlation between inadequate vitamin D levels and the amount of narcotic medication taken by patients who have chronic pain. This correlation is an important finding as researchers discover new ways to treat chronic pain....