Living with chronic pain can take a toll on your daily life—disrupting sleep, limiting work, and preventing you from enjoying the activities you love. At New York Sports & Joints Orthopedic Specialists in Bayonne, we offer advanced, patient-centered pain management solutions designed to restore comfort and function.
Understanding Pain
Pain is more than just a physical sensation—it’s a complex blend of sensory and emotional responses. It functions as your body’s built-in warning system, signaling possible harm and prompting you to take protective measures.
Types of Pain
- Acute pain: Short-term discomfort that typically follows an injury or illness, resolving as healing progresses. Examples include a sprained ankle or soreness after surgery.
- Chronic pain: Lasts well beyond the usual recovery period, often continuing for months or years. Conditions like arthritis or nerve damage are common culprits.
- Nociceptive pain: Stemming from tissue injury, this type often feels sharp, throbbing, or aching—similar to the sting of a paper cut or the soreness of a bruise.
- Neuropathic pain: Triggered by nerve dysfunction, often described as burning, tingling, or shooting sensations.