Types of Pain

• What type of pain originates from soft tissue injury?

  Nociceptive pain
• How long does it typically take for an acute broken arm to heal?

  4-6 weeks
• What characterizes chronic pain?

  It originates in multiple ways
• What is the term for pain that is more complex and has multiple origins?

  Chronic pain
• What are the two main types of pain discussed?

  • Nociceptive pain: originates from soft tissue injury
  • Neuropathic pain: associated with chronic conditions like fibromyalgia
• What are the differences between acute and chronic pain?

  • Acute pain:
  • Short duration
  • Example: broken arm, heals in 4-6 weeks
  • Chronic pain:
  • More complex pathways
  • Originates from multiple sources
• What are the two types of pain pathways mentioned?

  • Linear
  • Complex