This is the most common form, arising from actual or threatened damage to non-neural tissue. It is usually well-localized and follows a predictable pattern related to mechanical loading or inflammatory triggers (e.g., an acute ankle sprain or osteoarthritis).
Educating patients on why they hurt. By explaining that pain is a "protective alarm" rather than a "damage meter," therapists can reduce fear and empower patients to move. Mechanisms and Management of Pain for the Physi...
Beliefs about pain (kinesiophobia), catastrophizing, and stress levels. This is the most common form, arising from
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