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Pain is defined as a manifestation of a tissue damage that is brought about by a stimulus. Most multi-cellular organisms, especially animals are found to possess the ability to feel pain or irritation. Some plants are also known to have the ability to retract from certain stimulus. Pain is quite debilitating and only the person suffering realizes the agony involved.

Pain can either be acute or chronic in nature and is classified according to the extent to which it is felt. Short duration, severe spasms are the common characteristics of acute pains, whereas those that are long drawn are usually symptoms of chronic pain. Pain is region specific, depending on the location of the trauma.

Medical experts are of the opinion that the extent of pain indicates the severity of the medical condition. It is recommended that it should be regarded as the fifth vital sign, after the other manifestations of a disease. They also insist in standardizing pain assessment throughout the treatment.

Different pains have varied idiopathic origins. Chronic lower back pain has a more insidious onset and occurs over a long period of time. The various causes of lower back pain include rheumatoid arthritis, degeneration of the discs between the vertebrae or tumors. Back pain may be the result of trauma to the spine, muscles and nerves and may radiate from any portion of the back. The pain is manifested as a tingling or burning sensation, a dull ache or sharp pain. Weakness may also be experienced in the legs or feet.

Modern medicine has made it possible to handle pain in a more rational manner and has also come up with drugs that can dull the otherwise severe pain. The marvels of modern science in the sphere of medicine have greatly contributed to the elimination of pain.