Tag: Trpv1

Over 20% of the global population is affected by chronic pain, a condition that underscores the critical importance of understanding how our body perceives and manages discomfort. To effectively provide relief, modern medicine targets specialized proteins known as **pain killer receptors** on nerve cells, interrupting the transmission of pain signals to the brain.

Over-the-counter topical analgesics are a common solution for muscle aches, but why does muscle rub feel hot? This sensation is not from a real temperature change but a clever chemical trick on your nervous system, a process known as counter-irritation [1.2.3, 1.11.2].