Body Pain

Face Pain – Causes and Symptoms

Face Pain"My face hurts!" "Yeah, well, it's killin' ME." While this may be a snappy comeback for a stand-up comedian, it's not so funny if you are among the millions of Americans who suffer from aches and pain in your face, forehead, or jaw. If you can rule out a facial injury, tension headache, and even depression as a cause of the pain, you still have a long list to choose from.

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Leg Pain – Causes and Symptoms

Leg PainLeg pain can range from occasional cramps to chronic muscle spasms. Everything from too much exercise to unhealthy clots restricting your blood flow can cause you to grit your teeth and grasp your leg in agony. If your legs cramp up at night or after a hard workout, try gen­tle stretches before bedtime and take some time to cool down after exercising.

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Knee Pain – Causes and Symptoms

Knee PainSwivel, bend, slide, glide. If you were keeping track of your knee movements all day, this is probably the pat­tern you would find. Your knee joint is the largest joint in your body and probably the most complex. With all our modern technology, no machine can come close to doing all the amazing things it does. Unfortunately, just like a machine, your knees can gradually break down after years of use.

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Hip Pain – Causes and Symptoms

Hips PainYour hip is a strong, ball-and-socket joint connecting the long bone of your thigh to your pelvis. Without its unique design, you wouldn't be able to twist and bend, cross your legs, or curl up in an easy chair. Like all your joints, the hip receives its fair share of use and abuse, so it isn't any wonder that things go wrong. Even though athletes commonly complain of hip pain, you don't have to be a gymnast, dancer, or even a runner to feel an occasional ache.

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Hands and Feet, Cold and Tingling – Causes and Symptoms

Hands and Feet PainWe have all experienced "pins and needles" when we have sat too long in one position or fallen asleep with an arm at an odd angle. And who hasn't worn socks to bed on a cold wintry night? But when these symptoms com­bine and occur more than just occasionally, the result can be troubling. Many people never associate these signs with any larger issue, but they can mean some­thing more serious.

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