Pain

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

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

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

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

You’re part of the team guiding your recovery before, during, and after surgery

Struggling with back, knee, shoulder, or joint pain? Learn why musculoskeletal pain happens, common triggers, and practical strategies to reduce discomfort, improve movement, and support better sleep

Pain psychology for chronic pain: explore self-empowerment and practical coping tools proven to improve daily life

How physical therapy and movement can help with pain management

With few pain treatments available, Stanford researchers test a scalable one-session telehealth class in Marfan and other rare conditions

Sometimes, the best pain relief doesn’t come from a pill—it comes from calming the nerves themselves

Understanding women’s pain from adolescence through menopause — and why it deserves attention

Learn how antidepressants like duloxetine and amitriptyline can help with nerve pain, fibromyalgia, and migraines—safe, effective, options

Discover the full range of chronic pain treatments—from medications and mind-body therapies to advanced procedures

Facing a life-altering diagnosis, Lizzie Perez reclaimed her future through science, support, and sheer will

The brain’s role in chronic pain is clear. Now, pain scientists are testing ways to change it.