Topical pain relievers (analgesics) are sprayed or rubbed into the skin over painful muscles or joints. They distract the mind from pain, block enzymes (cox-2), or decrease bodily substances (P) that pass pain signals to the brain.

Biofeedback is a procedure in which an individual responds to data produced by sensors placed on the body. That data may provide information about your vital signs, your brainwave, breathing, muscle, and sweat glands. This allows the individual to consciously act on functions that are usually...

Antidepressants are a broad range of drugs that treat depression by altering brain chemicals to reduce restlessness, anxiety, and sleep disorders. These drugs work by altering the functioning of brain regions that are controlled by neurotransmitters, which transfer messages between brain cells...