Why Chronic Pain Persists: A Modern Pain Science Explanation

Chronic pain can persist even after an injury has healed because of changes in how the nervous system processes pain signals. This article explains modern pain science, showing that factors like nervous system sensitivity, stress, movement habits, and past pain experiences all influence long-term pain. It also outlines how education, gradual movement, and supportive treatment approaches can help reduce sensitivity and improve function over time for people living with chronic pain in Hackney and Walthamstow.