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Pain is something almost everyone experiences, but did you know that your nervous system plays a crucial role in how you feel and process pain? Pain isn’t just about a physical injury; it’s also about how your brain and nerves interpret signals from your body.
What Is Pain?
Pain is the body’s way of alerting you to injury or illness. When something goes wrong—like touching something hot or getting a cut—nerve endings send signals through your spinal cord to your brain, which then registers the sensation as pain. This protective mechanism helps you avoid harm.
The Nervous System’s Role
The nervous system, made up of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, is responsible for transmitting pain signals. Sometimes, the nerves can become overactive or misfire, causing pain even without an obvious injury. This is common in conditions like neuropathy or chronic pain disorders.
Emotional and Psychological Influence
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