Learning about pain

Pain is a something that the entire human race experiences: 80% of the world population suffers from some kind of pain*. But, why do we feel pain? This is one of the most common questions asked by people bearing pain, and it is not easy to answer. We know aches usually are some kind of warning from our body telling us something is wrong. However, sometimes the pain alarm can be activated even when there are no diseases or injuries. The most frequent cause of pain occurs when the brain detects an injury in its tissues or a disease in the body. Generally speaking, the intensity of ache is related to the level and severity of the condition. Fortunately, nowadays, it is possible to effectively treat most types of pain with pain-relieving products, allowing millions of people to be pain-free and go on enjoying their lives.

*Wonk HK. Diagnosing low back pain. Singapore Med J. 1992 Feb; 33(1):74-8