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Axial pain refers to pain that is confined to the central part of the body, most often the spine and surrounding muscles.

Unlike radicular pain, which radiates into the arms or legs due to nerve root irritation, axial pain remains localized. It is often described as dull, aching, or pressure-like and can stem from structures such as intervertebral discs, facet joints, or paraspinal muscles. Recognizing axial pain is important for diagnosis and treatment planning, since it often responds differently to interventions compared to radiating or neuropathic pain.