Most people think about pain as a simple cause-and-effect process. For example, if you touch a hot stove, you probably assume that the nerves in the skin feel how hot the stove is and signals are sent ...

Abdominal or pelvic pain when walking can be a symptom of several conditions, including inguinal hernias and musculoskeletal issues. Pelvic pain is pain that occurs in the lower part of your torso, ...

Pain tolerance refers to how much pain a person can reasonably handle. Some people may have a higher pain tolerance than others. Genetics, age, and other factors can affect a person’s pain tolerance.

Concurrent pain in your buttocks and the back of an upper thigh points to some specific underlying conditions. Pain in your buttocks or the backs of your upper thighs may be from injuries or muscle ...

This article appears in print in the April 2019 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Why did you choose this specialty? Pain medicine was an evolution for me from ...

When suicide happens, most people assume depression was the cause. Here's why they shouldn't overlook chronic pain.

Your rhomboid muscles connect your shoulder blade (scapula) to your spine. If your rhomboid muscles hurt, you’ll feel it in your back and shoulders. “The rhomboids can become painful because of ...

Period pain, or dysmenorrhea, refers to pain and cramping that occurs during or around menstruation. According to a 2014 review, anywhere between 16–91% of people who menstruate experience ...