This Pain Won’t Quit. Is It Chronic?

  Chronic pain is the pain that persists after the initial injury has healed. Pain signals can remain active in the nervous system for weeks, months, or even years. Physical effects may include tense muscles, limited mobility, a lack of energy, and changes in...

What Is Pain?

  Pain is an unpleasant sensation or an uncomfortable feeling, within the body. The presence of pain is often an indication that there is something wrong. Pain may appear suddenly or it may come about slowly. Individuals are the best judges of their own pain....