Nerve pain (also called neuropathic pain) affects about 1 in 20 people in Australia. This type of pain occurs after damage or injury to the nerves that transmit pain signals to the brain. Nerve injuries can be a result of many factors including physical injury, some medications, vitamin deficiencies, or a complication of other diseases.
Nerve pain is often described as shooting, stabbing and burning. It can have a significant impact of your daily life, including your sleep and mood. Nerve pain is also classified as a type of chronic pain. While medications may assist with nerve pain, other non-medical treatments and alternative therapies may also help.