
🩺 Understanding Pain
West NY Health – Compassionate Relief, Clinical Precision
What Is Pain?
Pain is your body’s alarm system for potential tissue damage. A warning that something isn’t right. It can be:
Acute: Short-lived, often tied to a specific injury
Chronic: Persists beyond 3 months
Neuropathic: Originates from nerve damage
Whether it’s a dull ache or sharp, shooting discomfort, understanding your type of pain is the first step toward effective relief.