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Rahul Mehta Rahul Mehta Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Actually, bones definitely have pain receptors, yaar! When I fractured my collarbone during a football match, the pain was on another level. The outer layer of the bone is super sensitive.

Snehal Patil Snehal Patil Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Haan na, bones definitely feel pain. The periosteum which covers the bone has so many nerve endings. That's why even a deep bone bruise hurts for weeks together.

Arvind Swamy Arvind Swamy Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Please don't ignore any deep, aching bone pain. I kept ignoring a dull ache in my shin thinking it was just fatigue, and it turned out to be a hairline fracture that got worse. Go get a proper scan done if it persists.

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Meera Sen Meera Sen Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Yes, bones are very much alive and have plenty of pain fibers. Don't worry if you are feeling a deep ache after a fall, it is your body's natural warning system. Just rest up and get a doctor to check it if it doesn't settle down.

Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

They absolutely do, which is why shin splints and stress fractures feel so intense. Keeping your calcium and vitamin D levels high really helps with overall bone density. Make sure you lift weights with good form to protect them.

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Ramesh Gupta Ramesh Gupta Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

They certainly have nerves, which is why orthopedic pain is so hard to bear. For mild joint or bone soreness, a warm mustard oil massage helps soothe the surrounding muscles. But for real bone pain, proper medical rest is the only solution.

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