Pain from MS? Here's how to get relief
More than half of people with MS report significant pain.
Jan 18, 2026
Written byAshley Vogt Davids
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If you live with multiple sclerosis (MS), there’s a good chance you are familiar with pain. It can manifest in many different ways, whether it’s a random twitch or muscular pain that’s developed over years.
When it comes to physical symptoms, MS pain is either musculoskeletal or neuropathic, says Brian Steingo, MD, a neurologist with Sunrise Medical Group in Sunrise, Florida. Not all MS pain is physical, though; MS can also affect your mental health.
Whichever type of pain you are managing, these physician-approved methods may help your symptoms.