The resources on this page will help you to learn more about different types of pain.
What is pain?
Pain: What is going on?
Pain is a way for the brain to alert the body to potential danger. It can be experienced in many different ways, from mild discomfort to severe and constant pain.
Chronic pain explained
Chronic pain is pain that lasts more than three months or longer than expected.
Nerve pain, explained
Nerve pain, often called neuropathic pain, is a type of chronic pain that affects about 1 in 20 Australians.
Specific pain explained
10 things you need to know about low back pain
One in every four Australians is experiencing low back pain right now.
Osteoarthritis, explained
Knee pain, aching joints, sore back, hip stiffness – these are all common complaints with many possible causes, including osteoarthritis.
Arthritis, explained
Arthritis is an umbrella term for more than 100 medical conditions that affect the joints and surrounding muscles, tendons and ligaments.
Ankle sprains: 10 things you should know
An ankle sprain can put the brakes on your ability to walk, run and jump.
Acute knee injuries, explained
The knee is a commonly injured part of the body.
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