Pain, whether mild or acute, in your head or in your back, can seriously disrupt your life. Pain can be a symptom of an injury or sickness, or it can be the condition itself, as in migraine headaches. Ouch - what’s that pain? It is very common to feel certain types of body pain, however is it serious and what does it mean? According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, one out of five Australians experience body pain that can last up to months and sometimes, years. In addition, there are a lot of patients who experience minor aches and pains. We explore some of the most common types of body pain in this article. 1. Muscle pain Some people frequently try to perform things their muscles aren't prepared to do. Some examples are lifting weights at the gym or even as simple as gardening. To relieve muscle pain from overuse, your local doctor or healthcare practitioner may recommend hot showers, some stretching, or chiropractic. 2. Neck pain The degree and length of ne