Stanford Pain News

Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Pain: What Patients Need to Know

Peripheral nerve stimulation uses mild electrical stimulation to calm injured nerves that continue sending pain signals long after an injury or surgery has healed. For some patients, pain relief may last months—or even longer—after treatment ends.

Better Sleep, Less Pain: What Research Shows About the Sleep-Pain Connection

Chronic Pain and Sex: Why Intimacy Changes, and What Can Help

Exercise and Chronic Pain: Why Meaningful Movement Matters

Research suggests that exercise can help people with chronic pain improve strength, mobility, sleep, and daily function. While movement may not eliminate pain, it can help many people do more of the activities that matter most to them

Stanford Medicine Launches Pediatric Pain Fellowship Track to Address National Workforce Gap

Inside The Gut Microbiome and Chronic Pain: An Uncharted Ecosystem We’re Just Beginning to Map

Part of the gut–brain axis, the microbiome may influence pain signaling—but its exact role is still unfolding

Nutrition, Nutraceuticals, and Chronic Pain: How Food and Supplements Can Help

The hidden conversation between your diet, your inflammation, and your pain

Understanding TMD: Finding Relief for Jaw Pain and Discomfort

How Stanford’s Specialized TMD Program Offers Comprehensive Care for Lasting Relief