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Health From Dawn Stacey, your About.com Health Editor Pain -- at some time or another, we have all dealt with it. Whether it is that pulling feeling in the back of your neck or tingling in your toes, we've all been there! But do you know when that simple ache may be a signal that something not-so-simple is going on? And when you are feeling those pangs, what's the best way to make them go away? What is Pain? We all experience pain in a different ways and for different reasons. I think we could all agree that we typically think of pain as being unpleasant, and if given the option, would prefer it to just go away. Chronic Pain Acute Pain Minor Arthritis Pain Understanding Pain Threshold Types of Pain See More About:  injury first aid  sprains and strains  pain Is it More Serious? Pain can be very tricky. Sometimes, what begins as a nagging ache can really be the beginning of a more serious problem. Pain can be a common symptom of a variety of medical issues. At what point should we be worried about our aches and pains? Just Normal Aches and Pains? Stomach Cramps - A Sign of Colon Cancer? Recognizing Early Arthritis Pain Different Types of Back Pain May Mean Different Things Is My Ovary Pain Caused By Cancer? Common Causes of Pain Pain can be felt in all areas of our bodies. It may be caused by an injury, genetics or a disease. People commonly complain about everything from low back pain to headaches to cancer pain. Some even suffer from fibromyalgia, a chronic condition that causes intense pain all over the body. Painful Foot Conditions Shoulder Pain Migraines, Sinus Headaches and Allergies Heel Pain Back Pain See More About:  fibromyalgia symptoms  treating fibromyalgia  living with fibromyalgia Pain Management Millions of you suffer from pain every year -- missing work and not enjoying life. Pain can quickly take over and significantly lower our quality of living. So what is a person in pain supposed to do? The type of pain may dictate the way it should be managed. The first step in a solution can rest in your ability to recognize and assess your pain. Managing Your Pain Ice or Heat? Pain Relief for People With Blood Cancer Yoga for Back Pain Relief Reducing Cancer Pain With Palliative Treatment Ways To Manage Your Pain See More About:  pain assessment  pain management  evaluating pain Health Ads Heel Pain Treatment Abdominal Pain Back & Neck Pain Sciatica Back Pain Sciatica Pain Relief Featured Articles What Causes Hip Pain? How Rectal Pain Affects Men's Health Aches & Pains Preventing Weight Loss? 10 Ways to Manage Osteoarthritis Pain Causes of Painful Intercourse Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers   More from About.com Free Children's Books How would you like to have access to a free online public library of books from around the world for kids 3 to 13? Read more...> Best Water Parks Better pack your bathing suit -- here are our recommendations for the funnest, wettest, splashiest water parks around. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Pain Quizzes... Test Your Knowledge! Acute vs. Chronic Pain? What to Do When You Get Back Pain or Neck Pain? Pain Relief Quiz   Follow us on: Advertisement