Sickle Cell Pain May Be From Damaged Tissues or Nerves (PhysOrg)

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have discovered the pain caused by sickle cell disease may not occur solely from damaged tissues, but also from injured nerves. The research is published in the Journal of the National Medical Association. Read more »

Junior gymnast battles back (Technician)

For a gymnast to lose the strength in an ankle is a devestating injury that hinders her ability to compete. And while some may throw in the towel and call it a career, the Wolfpack's Brittany Vontz fought back, fought through the pain and is now one of the team's leading point contributors. Read more »

Baseball: A’s Duchscherer hoping back, hip pain gone (The Record-Courier)

PHOENIX - Justin Duchscherer threw 20 pitches in a bullpen session the day before pitchers and catchers were officially set to report and said he felt better than he had in years. Then the pain came again Read more »

Nash out of Suns lineup with bad back (Slam! Sports)

Canadian Steve Nash didn't make the Phoenix Suns' trip to Oklahoma City in order to rest his sore lower back and abdomen. The two-time league MVP has been bothered by the pain in recent games, so coach Alvin Gentry said it was an easy decision to keep Nash out of Tuesday night's game against the Thunder. Read more »