Learn about compression fractures and the symptoms of a spinal compression fracture.

Learn about osteoarthritis -- the most common type of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is also called degenerative joint disease.

Learn about neck and shoulder pain. Some people experience only neck pain, some only shoulder pain and others experience both.

Whiplash, also called neck sprain or neck strain, is injury to the neck. Whiplash is characterized by a collection of symptoms that occur following damage to the neck.

An overview of myofascial pain syndrome.

Musculoskeletal pain is pain that affects the muscles, tendons an ligaments along with the bones.

Information about temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The temporomandibular joint is the hinge that connects the lower jaw to the skull. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments for TMD.

Learn about a common cause of facial pain -- trigeminal neuralgia. Trigeminal neuralgia is a condition characterized by intermittent shooting pain in the face.

Postherpetic neuralgia, the most common complication of shingles, is difficult to treat. Your health professional may recommend other treatments, along with medications, to control the pain of postherpetic neuralgia.

Information on arachnoiditis -- a painful disorder caused by inflammation of the arachoid.

Learn about complex regional pain syndrome, CRPS, who it affects, what causes CRPS and what the symptoms of CRPS are.

Learn about central pain syndrome, a dysfunction of the central nervous system. Pain is typically constant, may be moderate to severe in intensity, and is often made worse by touch, movement, emotions, and temperature changes, usually cold temperatures.

Information on phantom limb pain. This is pain that is felt in the area where a limb has been amputated.

Learn about neuropathy a common complication of diabetes. Peripheral neuropathy affects the legs and feet most often.

Learn about psychogenic pain. This is caused by psychological problems that can cause, increase or prolong pain.