Moving Out Of Chronic Pain

Chronic pain differs from acute pain in that it often involves heightened sensitivity in the nervous system, a condition known as central sensitization. This means that the nervous system can become hypersensitive, causing even minor or non-harmful stimuli to be perceived as painful.

Chronic pain may also lead to muscle guarding (where muscles tighten around painful areas), loss of range of motion, and a decreased tolerance for activity, all of which can exacerbate pain.