Did you know that “pain” actually has many types? Knowing about them in advance can help in better identification and early treatment, to avoid discomfort in the long run.

Read more the types of pain here:

Type 1: Somatic vs Visceral painSomatic pain is the one that can be precisely located by the brain in muscles, joints, bones or skin.

Example- Pain in the knee or elbow.

Visceral pain comes from organs in the chest or abdomen. Although its location cannot be pinpointed, it can be felt around the specific area of the organ.

Example- Chest pain or stomach ache.

Type 2: Nociceptive, Naturopathicand Algopathic painNociceptive pain is the usual type of pain where the nervous system informs your brain about some damage in the body.

Example - The pain when you hit your pinky toe

Neuropathic pain is not a damage in the body, but in the nervous system itself. It can be felt as a pinching, electric, burning or stabbing sensation.

Example - The pain when you pinch your nerve or hit your elbow at that spot.

Algopathic pain either does not have a cause or the cause is too small to be seen. This makes the pain itself to be the disease.

Example - Fibromyalgia

Type 3- Fast vs slow pain

Fast pain is sudden and can reduce with time. It results in quick responses to environmental dangers.

Example - The burn makes us move our hand awayfrom hot surfaces.

Slow pain builds up over time and intensifies. It makes us slow down, rest and preserve our energy till the body recovers.

Example - Back pain due to stress.

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