Why are soft tissue injuries so painful?

Bone & joint health Pain management

Why are soft tissue injuries so painful?

Soft tissue injuries are painful because the connective tissue is where the sensory nerve endings live. In this Ask the Experts video, fitness expert Sue Hitzmann, MS/CST/NMT, shares the recovery MELT Method.

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