Stroke survivors frequently experience a variety of chronic pain syndromes resulting from stroke-induced damage to the nervous system. Simply put, the body's well-tuned function has been interrupted and there's gong to be a reaction - and it's called pain. In some stroke patients, pathways for sensation to the brain are interrupted causing pain in joints and limb, or with mechanical problems caused by a weakness from the stroke. Patients who have a severely weakened or paralyzed limb commonly experience moderate to severe pain that radiates out from the shoulder, thigh, or whatever joint. Most often, pain results from lack of movement in a joint that has been immobilized and the tendons and ligaments become fixed in a single position. This is commonly called a frozen joint and should be gently moved over time to prevent this painful "freezing" and allow easy movement when voluntary motor strength returns.
Sound bad?
It can be, but the success of alleviating the pain and the accomplishment of movement and controlled action on your part will not only stop the pain but give you a great feeling of accomplishment and success. This is where you first realize that in recovery you've got to level with the doctors, the therapists, the caregivers about the "what" and the "where"...they can figure it our and help. And, this is your first step in rehabilitation and recovery..
Dick Burns
http://www.liveordieburns.com/
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