Mar. 17, 2025 — A new study may help to explain why there is an over-representation of women experiencing chronic pain compared to men and why pain medication may not be as effective for women ...

Somatic pain is generally described as musculoskeletal pain. Because many nerves supply the muscles, bones, and other soft tissues, somatic pain is usually easier to locate than visceral pain. What ...

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Thigh pain can be a symptom of a muscle strain, fracture, or nerve injury. The pain, swelling, and problems walking or climbing stairs can follow trauma or a joint injury. Thigh pain also can occur ...