04/06/2026
Pain is not just about tissues - it also involves the nervous system. 🧠
Your body has specialised sensors called nociceptors. These receptors detect potential threats such as pressure, inflammation, or extreme temperatures. Signals travel through the spinal cord to the brain, where the brain decides whether to create the experience of pain.
This system is designed to protect you. Touch something hot and you immediately pull your hand away 👍 - a fast, helpful response.
But sometimes the system becomes a little overprotective. After injury or ongoing stress, the nervous system can remain more sensitive than usual.
This means pain does not always equal damage. The tricky part is that it can be hard to tell the difference.
If you are living with ongoing pain and cannot find a clear cause, our physiotherapists can help you better understand what may be driving it.
Call 6282 5898 (Deakin) or 6254 9889 (Kippax) to make an appointment and start getting some answers. 📞