Gunn states that there are functional and/or structural alterations within the central or peripheral nervous systems, i.e., neuropathy.
Gunn CC: Mechanical manifestations of neuropathic pain. Annals of Sports Med. 5: 138-141, 1990.
Neuropathic pain is associated with abnormal nerve function and/or hyperactivity at some level in the pain sensory system.2
"the spinal origin of neuropathic pain is not always obvious because spondylotic degeneration follows a gradual, relapsing and remitting course that is silent. Pain can arise with no history of trauma, and laboratory, radiological and other tests are unhelpful."
Gunn CC, Sola AE: Chronic intractable benign pain (CIBP) in: Gunn CC: Reprints On Pain, Acupuncture & Related Subjects. From: Gunn: pain clinic, 828 W. Broadway, Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 138, Canada.
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