10/17/2026
Where does it hurt?
It's one of the first questions we ask—and it's important.
But the location of your pain doesn't always tell us where the problem started.
The body is interconnected. Sometimes the place where you experience a symptom and the reason you're experiencing it aren't exactly the same place.
That's why simply chasing the painful area can leave an important question unanswered:
Why is it hurting in the first place?
Pain gives us information. Our job is to put that information together with your history, examination, and other findings to better understand what's happening.
Pain tells us where. It doesn't always tell us why.