In 1931, Dr. Albert Schweitzer was on to something when he told the world that “Pain is a more terrible lord of mankind than even death itself.” He knew then what millions of people know and experience right now, which is that pain is not only debilitating, but for many people it makes living nearly unbearable at times.

Have you tried eating yogurts and taking probiotics only to find your bubbling abdomen doesn’t calm down? You might have IBS and need special treatment. Here are some symptoms.

Shoulder pain can make it difficult to do your daily activities. There are four common reasons for discomfort in this joint.

Sure, aches and pains are part of life, but how much should you live with? If your knee pain has been around for longer than a few days among other symptoms, you need to visit a doctor.

Sciatica is a general term relating to the inflammation or irritation of the sciatic nerve. Many doctors will mistakenly give a diagnosis of simply ‘sciatica,’ not understanding that this does not differentiate between the many causes of this debilitating pain syndrome. A more accurate diagnosis including the cause of the sciatic pain can help sufferers get a more specific and customized strategy for recovery.