nociceptive pain

Nociceptive pain is the discomfort caused by damage or potential damage to body tissues, such as a cut, burn, or inflammation. It occurs when special nerve endings called nociceptors detect harmful stimuli and send signals through the nervous system to the brain, alerting you to injury or threat. This type of pain typically feels sharp, aching, or throbbing and serves as a warning to protect and allow healing. It is a normal response to injury and usually resolves as the tissue heals.