In the April newsletter we introduced the concept that the pain we perceive can have no relationship to tissue damage. Particularly if normal tissue healing time frames have occurred and you are now experiencing what is considered to be chronic pain. The best way to begin to understand how this can be possible is to explore the history of pain theories. While some of you might find a historical recap unexciting it is important to learn more about our evolving understanding of pain.
Read MoreNo one plans to get hurt when they wake up in the morning. It just happens. Sometimes we have an amazing story to tell of how it happened and sometimes it can be as simple as stepping off the curb to cross the street. In either case, this injury and the resulting pain starts with an experience.
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