Have you ever felt your heart pound, your head pound or your stomach growl? If so, you were feeling those sensations through a specialized branch of your autonomic nervous system called the interoceptive nervous system.
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Trauma can significantly contribute to chronic pain through complex mechanisms. Psychological trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), can heighten the perception of pain, leading to chronic pain conditions. Additionally, physical trauma, injuries, or accidents can result in tissue damage and altered neuromuscular responses, potentially leading to persistent pain.