If you've ever experienced acute or chronic hip pain, you know how uncomfortable and debilitating it can be. Ranging from a dull ache to a sharp, stabbing sensation, hip pain can be felt all over ...

Lower back and hip pain share some similar causes, including sprains, strains, pinched nerves, arthritis, and sacroiliac joint dysfunction. Each condition also has unique causes that can affect the ...

Upper abdominal pain originates in the organs and tissues located between your ribs and belly button. The upper abdominal cavity holds the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys, stomach, bile ducts, ...

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Pain behind the belly button, or periumbilical pain, can be caused by many different conditions, including gastroenteritis, appendicitis, or pancreatitis. Certain digestive conditions, such as ...

If you have chest pain on the left side, your first thought may be that you’re having a heart attack. While chest pain can be a symptom of heart problems, that’s not always the case.

Pain in the side, also known as flank pain, has many causes, including injury to the muscles in the side and back or dysfunctions of nearby organs. Share on Pinterest Illustrated by Jason Hoffman ...

Neuroscientists have shown that experiencing nature can alleviate acute physical pain. Surprisingly, simply watching nature videos was enough to relieve pain. Using functional magnetic resonance ...

They’re the physicians who folks of all ages rush to when something serious goes wrong. But just what does “serious” mean? What kinds of pain constitute a visit to the emergency department? Experts ...

Pain in the latissimus dorsi, or lats, can occur due to overuse. It may also result from improper technique in sports or other activities. Several exercises and stretches may help relieve lat pain ...

But statins can cause some unwanted symptoms, such as muscle pain. Doctors don’t understand the exact cause of statin-related muscle pain. But there’s evidence that these drugs might change ...