Chronic pain and work-related musculoskeletal disorders
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Pain is an important mechanism of the body that helps prevent potential harm. Pain is initiated by the stimulation of nociceptors in the peripheral nerves and pass through the spinal cord. The thalamus and other parts of the brain are also involved in emotions and thoughts. The brain and spinal cord link associated with pain is known as the pain matrix. In chronic pain, there is a neurological adaptation linked to the pain matrix, as well as a high sensitivity to pain response. Stress is centered on the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. Stress is also associated with pain. If stress is poorly managed, it will result in increased pain. Treatment of chronic pain from musculoskeletal disorders requires holistic approaches.
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