Unexpected mechanism behind chronic nerve pain. It has long been assumed that chronic nerve pain is caused by hypersensitivity in the neurons that transmit pain. Researchers now show that another kind of neuron that normally allows us to feel pleasant touch sensation can switch function and instead signal pain after nerve damage. The results can eventually lead to more effective pain treatments, say the researchers. Source 6t.
A lot of the pain in the body can be reduced through the simple methods of diet and exercise but most people do not want that regime because they like to support big pharma and pop a pill in order to cure what they are feeling.