A new study shows that abstinent smokers experience heightened pain sensitivity linked to altered activity in specific brain ...

New research shows nicotine withdrawal heightens surgical pain and analgesic needs. Keep reading to learn how brain activity ...

When you quit smoking tobacco, withdrawal symptoms like chest pain or tightness are fairly common. This happens due to nicotine cravings, and the pain can range from mild to severe. Since smoking can ...

In short, this study shows that quitting smoking before surgery can make people feel more pain and need more pain medicine, ...

Smoking impacts spinal health majorly, which leads to neck and back pain. Find out why quitting smoking may help.

It may sound far-fetched, but research has shown that smoking cigarettes can increase your risk of experiencing back pain. Many people may be aware that smoking is hazardous to your health. Along with ...

A man says quitting his job ended years of stress, head pain and smoking urges, helping him rediscover mental peace and clarity.

Pain that persists one year after a heart attack can be linked to a significant risk of death at a level consistent with the effects of smoking and diabetes. This is shown in a new study involving ...

Millions of people worldwide suffer from back discomfort, which can happen due to various reasons including age, bad posture, inactivity, and injuries. But did you know that smoking is a major cause ...

Many people who suffer from chronic pain are cigarette smokers. In fact, recent epidemiological and clinical data indicate that the prevalence of smoking among those in pain may be up to twice the ...

Introduction: Smokers are at increased risk of developing chronic pain and suffering higher pain intensity. However, nicotine has analgesic properties, and smokers may view smoking as a means to cope ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A study suggests that smoking a moderate amount of cannabis (marijuana) may relieve pain but smoking high doses may increase pain. Sign up here. "Previous studies have ...