Pain is never just physical; it is always also emotional, mental, and relational. It is a phenomenon that affects the whole person. The author therefore examines medical, psychological, philosophical, literary, art historical, and social aspects in a comprehensive manner, while providing gentle support. His conviction: Pain always hurts, but it is not always bad; it is usually not desired, yet often serves as a help. It can throw us off course, but it can also show us new paths. Whether acute or chronic, short-lived or long-lasting, intense or bearable, it always has the potential to change something, whether on a small scale or a large one. In our lives. "Every pain has a meaning, it is a message" - Markus Treichler.