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Life can be a pain.

At certain times, it can even cause pain where you never thought it could.

Around the Web, ease into expert advice, research news & updates at online guides to chronic pain, plus more on everyday strains, sprains, aches & pains — and what you can do about them — with guides & informaton on specific causes & treatment here :

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How you feel pain - Discussion on how the nervous system, spinal chord and brain work together with related illustrations, links to further information on phantom pain and chronic pain.

Pain.com - a world of information on pain - Encyclopedic knowledge including patient information, interactive slideshow, expert interviews, searchable database of pain clinics in the U.S. and worldwide, links to current research articles, related glossary, FAQ.

National Pain Foundation - Patient information on headache, back and neck pain, arthritis, cancer and palliative care, pelvic pain and related conditions, with guides to medications, treatments and complementary therapies, and searchable database of U.S. caregivers.

NIH Pain Consortium - Comprehensive directory to pain symptoms, conditions and treatments in an A-Z list with links to general pain, back pain, knee problems, sports injuries, sprains and strains, carpal tunnel syndrome, and pain associated with specific diseases and conditions.

NINDS Chronic Pain Information Page - Overview of chronic pain treatment, prognosis, research and treatment, with fact sheets on lower back pain, shingles, peripheral neuropathy and more, and links to further information.

This information is intended as reference and not as medical advice.
All treatment decisions should be made by medical professionals.