We all have a personal interest in pain: we have all experienced it; we have all inflicted it; and some of us spend much of our time trying to prevent and treat it. Few of the latter group will be unfamiliar with the name of Patrick Wall, who has been a giant in this field [...]

Abstract Objective – To review a series of conceptual and methodological problems encountered in surveys primarily devoted to pain disorders. Criteria for inclusion and exclusion of articles – Published reports were systematically collected by electronic database searches (Medline), citations in existing publications, and through personal contacts. Relevant articles from clinical and epidemiological research on pain [...]

Question: I’ve been suffering from back pain which travels down my left leg for the last five years. I’m not on any medication but have been doing exercises every day. What can I do to reduce the pain? Answer: PAIN that radiates from your lower spine (lumbar) to your buttock and down the back of [...]

Pain can be described as acute or chronic. Acute pain is usually related to an easily identified event or condition. For example, a child falling off his bike and breaking a leg will experience acute pain. Acute pain usually resolves within a period of days to weeks. In contrast, chronic pain may be present all [...]