Kipuherkistyminen
Kipuherkistyminen is a Finnish term that translates to "pain sensitization" in English. It describes a phenomenon where the nervous system becomes more sensitive to pain over time. This heightened sensitivity can occur after an initial injury or illness, or it can develop without a clear precipitating event. There are two main types of pain sensitization: peripheral sensitization and central sensitization.
Peripheral sensitization refers to changes that occur in the peripheral nervous system, specifically in the nerve
Central sensitization involves changes in the central nervous system, namely the spinal cord and the brain.
Kipuherkistyminen is a crucial concept in understanding why some individuals develop persistent pain after an injury