Yes — certain anti-seizure medications (like gabapentin) and some antidepressants have real, established evidence for nerve-related pain specifically, distinct from ordinary NSAIDs, and may be considered if nerve pain is a prominent feature.
The vast majority of back pain is "non-specific" or mechanical — caused by strain on the muscles, ligaments, and joints of the spine from ev…
Jul 20, 2026
Most neck pain comes from muscle strain — poor posture, sleeping in an awkward position, or prolonged screen use — rather than a structural …
Jul 20, 2026
Yes, genuinely — sustained poor posture (like prolonged forward head position while looking at a screen, or slouched sitting) increases mech…
Jul 20, 2026