What is nerve pain?
Normal peripheral (not brain or spinal cord) nerves are sensitive only at nerve endings and the ganglia (groups) of nerve cell bodies. After peripheral nerve injury, permanent changes in the “wiring” and chemistry in the nerve, the ganglia, and the receiving spinal cord and brain may occur. This leads to burning or sharp nerve “neuropathic” pain, either continuously or with nerve irritation. Later, other normal body regions supplied by these nerve regions may also become sensitive. A finger injury can therefore lead to eventual shoulder blade soreness. It’s like having a short circuit in the nerves. For treatments, stay tuned.
