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Many veterans experience chronic pain even when imaging studies such as MRIs or X-rays appear normal. This can be frustrating and confusing, especially when symptoms are real but diagnostic tests do not provide clear answers.
In this episode, we explore why imaging does not always correlate with pain in veterans. We discuss how the nervous system processes pain, why structural findings on imaging do not always explain symptoms, and how chronic stress, prior injuries, and nervous system sensitization can influence pain perception.
Understanding the science behind pain can help explain why some veterans continue to experience symptoms even when traditional imaging studies appear normal.
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By Leah Bucholz4.9
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Many veterans experience chronic pain even when imaging studies such as MRIs or X-rays appear normal. This can be frustrating and confusing, especially when symptoms are real but diagnostic tests do not provide clear answers.
In this episode, we explore why imaging does not always correlate with pain in veterans. We discuss how the nervous system processes pain, why structural findings on imaging do not always explain symptoms, and how chronic stress, prior injuries, and nervous system sensitization can influence pain perception.
Understanding the science behind pain can help explain why some veterans continue to experience symptoms even when traditional imaging studies appear normal.
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