Pain management
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Tannehill overcomes ankle injury, but Titans toppled again

By Greg Beacham Dec. 18, 2022 10:29 PM EST

NFL awards $1 million for 2 studies on cannabinoids effects

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 01, 2022 06:00 AM EST
The NFL is awarding $1 million in research funding to two teams of medical researchers to study the effects of cannabinoids on pain management and neuroprotection...

NFL funding research to help players better manage pain

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 08, 2021 05:33 PM EDT
The NFL will spend up to $1 million funding up to five studies that will examine how to better help players ease their pain and find alternatives to opioids. ...

NFL, NFLPA seek alternatives to opioids for pain management

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 05, 2021 01:41 PM EST
The NFL is taking steps to learn more about different ways to help players manage pain. Last month, the NFL and NFL Players Association...

NFL, union enhance pain management and behavior programs

By Barry Wilner May. 20, 2019 03:00 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL and the players' union have two new agreements to address player health in the areas of pain management/prescription medications, and...