Pain
Where does it hurt the most?
Pain is personal, but most people feel it most where the skin is thin and lies close to bone or nerves: ribs, breastbone, spine, collarbone, inside of the elbow, back of the knee, ankle, top of the foot, hands and fingers, neck and head. Fleshy places such as the outer upper arm, outer thigh and calf usually hurt least. See the pain map above.
Last checked 2026-10-14. General information, not medical advice — ask your artist or a doctor about your own case.
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