According to the CDC, 51.6 million American adults suffer from chronic pain. It effects their work, quality time with family—pretty much everything about life.

Often, chronic pain is a byproduct of an underlying condition such as diabetes, arthritis or an injury. But scientists and doctors have found that millions suffer from chronic pain as the result of genetic diseases and in some cases, pain just exists.

Here, we share information that can help you understand your pain and how to manage it.