The perception of pain involves a lot more complex processes than mere feeling. As a matter of fact, the affective… Read More
Neurogenic inflammation, or NI, is the physiological process where mediators are discharged directly from the cutaneous nerves to commence an… Read More
Neuropathic pain is a complex, chronic pain condition that is generally accompanied by soft tissue injury. Neuropathic pain is common… Read More
When the sensory system is affected by injury or disease, the nerves within that system can't work properly to transmit… Read More
We were all taught as children that there are 5 senses: sight, taste, sound, smell, and touch. The initial four… Read More
Why does localized damage or injury caused by trauma lead to chronic, intractable pain in certain patients? What's in charge… Read More
Most, if not all, ailments of the body trigger pain. Pain is interpreted and sensed in the brain. Pain is… Read More
Central sensitization is a state of the nervous system that's related to the development and maintenance of chronic pain. When… Read More