Chronic pain can affect your everyday life, interfering with sleep, work, and the activities you enjoy. At NY Sports & Joints Orthopedic Specialists, we understand how deeply pain can affect your well-being. That’s why we offer personalized pain management solutions in Manhattan to help you regain control and restore your quality of life.
Understanding How Pain Works
Pain is your body’s built-in warning system—an essential signal that something may be wrong. It's not just physical; pain also has emotional and psychological components that influence how you experience it.
Types of Pain
- Acute pain is temporary and typically caused by an injury or surgery. It fades as the body heals, like after a sprained ankle or surgical procedure.
- Chronic pain lingers past normal recovery time and can last for months or years. It may be linked to conditions such as arthritis or nerve injury.
- Nociceptive pain results from tissue damage and feels sharp, throbbing, or achy, like a cut or a bruise.
- Neuropathic pain is caused by nerve dysfunction and may feel like burning, tingling, or shooting sensations.