The Gate Control Theory of Pain is a widely accepted and influential theory in the field of pain perception and management. It was first proposed by Ronald Melzack and Patrick Wall in 1965 and has since played a significant role in understanding how our nervous system processes and modulates pain signals. This theory suggests thatContinueContinue reading “Pain series – Gate control theory”
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TFCC – Is it bothering you?
What is the TFCC? TFCC stands for Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex, which is a structure located in the wrist. It plays a crucial role in stabilizing the wrist joint and enabling smooth movements between the ulna (one of the two forearm bones) and the carpal bones in the hand. Injuries to the TFCC can occur dueContinueContinue reading “TFCC – Is it bothering you?”
Extracellular Matrix – The basics.
What is Extracellular matrix, why does it concern us and what can we do about the health of this extra cellular space (in a future post) Cells congregate (come together) to form structural and functional associations. These are called tissues. There are four basic tissues in the body, epithelium, connective tissue, muscle and nervous tissue.ContinueContinue reading “Extracellular Matrix – The basics.”
Pain series – Sensitization
Central sensitization and peripheral sensitization are often discussed in the context of pain perception and the body’s response to painful stimuli. These terms describe different mechanisms through which the nervous system becomes more sensitive to pain signals, leading to heightened pain perception and potentially chronic pain conditions. Through a short series of posts, I willContinueContinue reading “Pain series – Sensitization”
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