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 ...

Pain medicines work in different ways to help relieve pain. Doctors and pharmacists can recommend different types of medication depending on the source of pain and other factors. Share on Pinterest ...

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, ...

As a lifelong health and fitness enthusiast with 15 years of experience, Rachel MacPherson is passionate about cutting through fads and noise. Her aim is to clearly communicate health information with ...

Doctors define nociceptive pain as the discomfort you feel in response to damage to your tissues. Most pain you experience is nociceptive pain, and it commonly affects your muscles, joints, and bones.

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 ...