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Top 5 Most Excruciating Pains the Human Body Can Endure

August 25, 2025•4 minutes

How much pain can the human body endure? Discover the most excruciating experiences, from kidney stones to cracked ribs, childbirth, and the dreaded groin kick. What ranks as the ultimate agony?

Key Moments:

00:00 Intro

00:26 The 5 Most Painful Experiences

00:58 #5. Childbirth

01:50 #4. Trauma

02:20 #3. Shingles

03:18 #2. Major Joint Osteoarthritis

03:49 #1. Kidney Stones

Note: This content is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult your doctor for medical concerns.

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00:00:Intro

00:26:The 5 Most Painful Experiences

00:58:#5. Childbirth

01:50:#4. Trauma

02:20:#3. Shingles

03:18:#2. Major Joint Osteoarthritis

03:49:#1. Kidney Stones

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