We are all familiar with pain. Some of us, unfortunately, are much more familiar with it than others. Yet a definition of pain has long proven elusive. Source: Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels Why is pain so ...

Vertebrogenic pain is a type of chronic (ongoing) pain in your lower back caused by damage to vertebral endplates. An endplate is a layer of bone and cartilage at the top and bottom of each of your ...

A more inclusive definition of pain includes people who feel pain without clear injuries or tissue damage. (Photo by Salwan Georges/The Washington Post via Getty Images) It's not uncommon for people ...

Solving the mystery of your back pain can sometimes be a tricky task—especially if there isn’t an obvious injury to explain it. There are all sorts of nerves, joints, ligaments, and muscles that can ...

Disability benefits are available for people with certain types of disabling back pain and their dependents. To qualify, you’ll need supporting evidence like medical records and test results. Share on ...