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Far too many people ignore when their bodies are telling them that something is wrong. While we all wish that our bodies would simply tell us what was wrong, our bodies use the mechanism of pain to indicate when something is amiss.
Pain is a warning that you should take corrective measures before a physical problem worsens. Pain can indicate an obvious problem, like a stubbed toe or a paper cut, but pain can also indicate that your body is experiencing a far more serious problem. Pain management or pain reduction and elimination treatments can help patients that suffer from chronic pain lead a normal, pain-free life again.
Here are some of the symptoms & types of pain:
The feeling of physical pain can vary greatly -- mild, sharp, severe, dull. Learn the symptoms for different types of pain, so you can describe them to a doctor.
Types:
Pain Types and Classifications -
Even though the experience of pain varies from one person to the next, it is possible to categorize the different types of pain.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome -
Learn about carpal tunnel syndrome's causes, symptoms, and treatments.
Abdominal Pain -
Whether it is a mild stomach ache, sharp pain, or stomach cramps, abdominal pain has numerous causes.
Hip Pain: Causes and Treatment -
Despite its durability, the hip joint isn't indestructible. With age and use, the cartilage can wear down or become damaged.
Chronic Knee and Joint Pain -
Arthritis that affects your “shock absorbers” is the cause of pain and disability in knee and hip joints that can lead to surgery.
Back Pain -
The causes of back pain can be complex -- accidents, muscle strains, sports injuries. Stiffness, pain, lower back pain, and pain radiating down the leg are symptoms of back pain.
Chronic Neck and Shoulder Pain -
Overexertion, pinched nerves -- all sorts of joint and muscle problems can cause neck and shoulder pain. Click here to read more about how shoulder and neck pain are diagnosed and treated.
Whiplash -
A car accident or any abrupt jerking motion to the head and neck -- and suddenly you have serious neck, shoulder, back pain. Standard X-rays of the neck may not show any injuries. Read more about whiplash.
Chronic Muscle Pain -
Use your muscles incorrectly, too much, too little -- and you’ve got muscle pain. Learn the subtle differences of muscle injuries and pain.
Muscle Pain -
Overuse injuries -- muscle sprains, strains, and pains -- result from all sorts of assaults, small to severe. Read more about the causes of muscle pain and treatment of muscle pain.
Sciatica Pain -
When your rear or leg muscles worsen when sitting for a long period of time, climbing stairs, walking, or running -- it might be sciatica. Read up on this common problem.
Arachnoiditis: Spinal Pain -
Inflamed tissue, which surrounds the spinal cord -- caused by injury, infection, or other assaults -- can cause great disability and pain. Read more.
Joint Pain -
See the causes of joint pain and how to treat it with both home remedies and prescribed medication.
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome -
It’s a baffling, intensely painful disorder that can develop from a seemingly minor injury, yet is believed to result from high levels of nerve impulses being sent to the affected disorder. Learn more about this disorder.
Central Pain Syndrome -
A stroke, multiple sclerosis, or spinal cord injuries can result in chronic pain and burning syndromes from damage to brain regions. Read this brief overview.
Phantom Limb Pain -
Phantom pain refers to the sensation of pain felt by patients who have had a limb amputated. Treatments are usually disappointing and do not provide relief. Read more about phantom limb pain.
Diabetes-Related Nerve Pain (Neuropathy) -
If you have diabetes, nerve damage can be a serious complication. This nerve complication can cause severe burning pain especially at night. Learn more about diabetic neuropathy.
Never ignore when your body is telling you that something needs to be fixed. The pain management experts at Discover Optimal Healthcare can help you understand what your body is trying to tell you. With our advanced treatments and expert staff, we can diagnose and help you manage pain with a customized pain management regimen.
