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Back pain is very common and can affect people of all ages, especially adults and older adults. It can range from short-term discomfort to chronic pain that affects your daily life and how you move around.
It's important to talk to a healthcare professional to find out what is causing the pain and to choose the best way to treat it. This could be physical therapy, exercise, pain medicines, and, in some cases, medical care. Understanding what causes your back pain and what you can to do feel better can help you now and prevent long-term problems.
Chest and core pain can have many causes, like muscle strain, poor posture, or more serious problems with your muscles, bones, or internal organs.
Learn more about chest and core pain and find care instructions to help.
Things that can cause abdominal pain include blunt trauma, illness and both menstrual pain and pain during ovulation. Knowing your symptoms can help you work out the cause of the pain. Learn more
Many things can cause chest pain. Some aren't serious and will get better on their own in a few days. But some kinds of chest pain need more testing and treatment.
Breast tenderness and pain may come and go with your monthly periods or it may not follow any pattern. Breast pain usually isn't caused by anything serious. You might need tests to find out what's causing it. Learn more
Flank pain is pain on the side of the back just below the rib cage and above the waist. It can be on one or both sides. There are things that can cause flank pain including a kidney stone, a urinary tract infection, or back strain.
Upper body pain in your shoulders, arms, or hands, can happen because of injury, overuse, nerve issues, or medical reasons. It can affect your daily life and how you move around.
Learn more about shoulder, arm, and hand pain and find care instructions to help.
You can hurt your shoulder by using it too much during an activity, such as fishing, gardening, or baseball. It can also happen as part of the everyday wear and tear of getting older.
A small arm injury usually heals on its own. You can treat it at home to help swelling and pain. If you have a more serious injury, you may need tests and treatment.
Most small hand injuries will heal on their own with care at home. If you suddenly get a lot of pain, you may need tests and treatment.
