If you’ve ever experienced the head-splitting pain of a migraine, you know you’d do almost anything to get rid of it—including putting on a migraine cap. Yes, yes, the idea of donning an ice cap, ...

There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for headaches. For some, medication may be the way to go, while others may turn to caffeine, massage or a nice lie-down t in a dark room. Ice packs are another ...

If you get migraines or headaches, you know that a pain reliever doesn’t always cut it. Most people have their own tricks to help ease the pain, like drinking caffeine, wearing sunglasses or sleeping ...

Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Key Takeaways Apply a hot or cold compress to the affected area to help relieve tension headache pain.Try self-massage on the head or neck to ease tension and ...

Not your average ice pack. Launched earlier in May, the mask helps alleviate muscle tension and stress by way of thermotherapy. It works as both a hot compress or as a cooling pack to help treat ...

When you're in pain, you want quick relief. Knowing whether to reach for ice or heat can be important for feeling better sooner. Both can help if you use them at the right time and for the right ...

You twisted your ankle during a run. Or you woke up with a tight neck after hours of desk work. In that moment of pain, the question arises: Should you ice it, or heat it? The answer depends not on ...

Home "remedies" are full of useful solutions, half-truths, and outright lies. This post is part of our Home Remedy Handbook, a tour of the landscape of home remedies from the iffy to the ...

Medically reviewed by Alicen Nelson, MD, MPH Key Takeaways Neck pain from a cold can be caused by muscle aches and swollen ...