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If u feel pain in a part of your body, but upon touching it to locate the source, u realize it doesn't hurt to the touch, does that mean it's a nerve?
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No : It means you can't reach the structure that's hurting or the pain is not related to manipulation. Example: a torn cartilege in your knee doesn't hurt when you press on your knee. Angina doesn't hurt when your press on your heart (or chest).
Answered 3/26/2013
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Muscle vs nerve: You are describing "referred pain." nerve irritation can cause referred or radiating pain. But a more common cause is myofascial pain, in which knots or tender spots called "trigger points" cause referred pain in different directions. These respond well to physical therapy or to trigger point injections.
Answered 3/14/2013
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