Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 12, Issue 3 , Pages 185-190, July 2008

Epi-perineurial anatomy, innervation, and axonal nociceptive mechanisms

  • Geoffrey M. Bove

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Present address: Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Ave, Dana 721, Boston, MA 02215, USA. Tel.: +16176670641; fax: +16176671500.

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 01907, USA

Received 3 March 2008; received in revised form 26 March 2008; accepted 30 March 2008.

Abstract 

Nerves are usually viewed as simple conduits of electrical signals to make muscles move and enable sensation. However, recent data have shown that the axons within nerves are capable of responding to their environment. Nerves have a very specialized anatomy and physiology, and are capable of mediating certain types of pain. This synopsis introduces the reader to these concepts, which can be incorporated into clinical decision-making.

Keywords: Fascia, Nervi nervorum, Pain mechanisms

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PII: S1360-8592(08)00034-X

doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2008.03.004

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 12, Issue 3 , Pages 185-190, July 2008

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