Pain, as a complex physiological and pathological phenomenon, has always been a hot topic in medical research in terms of its mechanism of occurrence and influencing factors. Vitamin D, as a fat soluble vitamin, has been shown to be closely associated with pain in recent years, in addition to its classic role in regulating calcium and phosphorus metabolism. The polymorphism of the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene can lead to changes in the structure and function of VDR, thereby affecting vitamin D levels. Meanwhile, VDR gene polymorphism can indirectly or directly participate in the occurrence and development of pain. This article aims to review the research on the relationship between vitamin D and its receptor gene polymorphism and pain, and provide reference for potential therapeutic targets and personalized intervention strategies for pain.