08/25/2025
Why Does Pain Linger After Injury? 🤕
Pain is the body’s alarm system—normal after an injury or strain. Usually, once healing occurs, pain should fade. But for many people, it doesn’t. Instead, it lingers for months or even years, turning into chronic pain. 😫
So what’s happening? 🤔
The nervous system can become “stuck” in pain mode, amplifying signals long after tissues have healed. Stress, emotions, or past trauma can also reinforce these signals, making the body “remember” pain even when there’s no injury left. 🫥
Think of it like music: acute pain is a sharp note that fades when healing occurs. Chronic pain is the volume stuck on high—loud, obnoxious, and impossible to turn down. 🫨
The good news? With the right approach, it’s possible to calm the nervous system and finally turn the volume down. 🙌🏼
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