Referred pain is when the pain you feel in one part of your body is actually caused by pain or injury in another part of your body. For example, an injured pancreas could be causing pain in your back, ...

My father and father-in-law each had a leg amputated when they were in their eighties, both as a result of diabetes. Months after the amputations healed, both complained of severe pain in their foot.

This week we are going to discuss two very important items of knowledge regarding the spine and spinal pain which are important to know if one is attempting to diagnose and treat back pain. The two ...

That nagging pain creeping from your shoulder down toward your elbow can feel baffling, but it’s more common than you think, and often the problem isn’t where the pain shows up. Physicians recognize ...

Rest and ice therapy can relieve shoulder blade pain from injuries like muscle strain. Seek medical help for shoulder blade pain that lasts over two weeks or occurs with serious symptoms. Shoulder ...

Ovary pain can result from certain health conditions, including endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and referred pain from other organs, such as kidney stones. Treatment depends on the cause. If you have ...

Breast pain, including sharp shooting pain, is common and often goes away alone. However, if the pain is severe, persistent, or pressing, a person should seek medical attention. Shooting pain in the ...