See how we treat your pain
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Description |
Examples |
Acute |
Acute pain means the pain is short in duration (relatively speaking), lasting from minutes to about three months (sometimes up to six months). Acute pain from an injury may evolve into chronic pain if the injury doesn’t heal correctly or if the pain signals malfunction.
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Surgery, Broken Bones, Dental Work, Strains, Tears
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Chronic |
Chronic pain is longer in duration. It can be constant or intermittent. For example, headaches can be considered chronic pain when they continue over many months or years – even if the pain isn’t always present. Chronic pain is often due to a health condition, like arthritis, fibromyalgia, or a spine condition.
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Headache, Arthritis, Nerve Pain, Back Pain, Fibromyalgia
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Neuropathic |
Neuropathic pain is due to damage to the nerves or other parts of the nervous system. It is often described as shooting, stabbing, or burning pain, or it feels like pins and needles. It can also affect sensitivity to touch and can make someone have difficulty feeling hot or cold sensations.
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Burning, Numbness, Tingling, Motion, Heat Intolerance
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Nociceptive |
Nociceptive pain is a type of pain caused by damage to body tissue. People often describe it as being a sharp, achy, or throbbing pain. It’s often caused by an external injury. For example, if you hit your elbow, stub your toe, twist your ankle, or fall and scrape up your knee, you may feel nociceptive pain.
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Bruises, Burns, Fractures, Scrapes, Sprains
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Radicular |
Radicular pain is a very specific type of pain can occur when the spinal nerve gets compressed or inflamed. It radiates from the back and hip into the leg(s) by way of the spine and spinal nerve root. People who have radicular pain may experience tingling, numbness, and muscle weakness.
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Sciatica, Lumbar Pain, Thoracic Pain, Cervical Pain, Neck Pain
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