Ask any older person and they’re likely to tell you that when you turn age 50 you’re going to hurt somewhere every day. This could be more fact than fiction.

While pain is something we all try to avoid it does serve a useful purpose. It’s our body’s way of telling us there’s something wrong. A prudent person will heed the warning signs of pain and ask their health care professional if there’s cause for concern. It could be nothing to worry about or it could be your body signaling you to take action to head off a more serious condition.