Armpit pain is a common complaint that can have many causes, from mild muscle injuries to swollen lymph nodes and severe skin infections. In most cases, armpit pain isn't a reason to worry, but it can ...

Yenisel Cruz-Almeida receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. She is an Associate Editor at the Journal of Pain and serves as Treasurer on the US Association for the Study of Pain.

We have all been there. You polish off a hearty meal, lean back with satisfaction and then comes that all-too-familiar burn in your stomach. For most people, the quick fix is to blame the food and pop ...

If you sit at a desk all day, or lie on your side at night, you might already be familiar with the achy, uncomfortable sensation that comes with experiencing hip pain. Hip pain stems from a problem ...

Ever feel that stabbing twinge or mild ache in your back when you bend to pick something up, lace your shoes, or even just bend over the sink? You're not alone. Back pain when bending is a very normal ...

Whether it comes on suddenly or has been building for a while, dealing with scalp pain is distracting and uncomfortable. It also raises questions like, “why does my scalp hurt?” as well as what you ...