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What is Pain?

Pain is an uncomfortable feeling that tells you something may be wrong with your body. It is your body's way of sending a warning to your brain. Pain is whatever the person who is experiencing the pain says it is, and it exists whenever he or she says it does. Sometimes pain may only be an annoyance, like when you have a mild headache. At other times, pain may be a signal that there is a serious problem, such as when your pain does not go away after an operation - even after you take pain medicine.

Why should pain be treated?

Pain can affect you in many way (More)

General Information

Pain Management (American Society of Anesthesiologists) Chronic Pain How You Feel Pain (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) (More)

The Body

Back Pain Back Pain (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Common Back Injuries (More)

Symptoms and Tests

Back Basics: Identifying and Understanding Back Pain

Treatment

Pain Management Patient Education Acupuncture Choosing the Right Pain Treatment (More)

Staying Healthy

Daily Pain Diary (American Geriatrics Society) Pain Drawing (American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) Pain Quiz: Are You Fooled by Familiar Pain Myths? (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)

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