Which statement about somatic pain is NOT a characteristic?

• A. From skeletal structures, tendons, and muscles.
• B. Often localized.
• C. Always chronic.
• D. Movement can trigger.

Answer: (C)

Somatic pain comes from musculoskeletal structures such as bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and their connective tissues. It is typically well localized to the painful area and described as sharp, aching, or throbbing. Movement often triggers or worsens somatic pain because it directly stresses these tissues. It can be acute after an injury or surgery, and it may become chronic if the underlying issue persists, but it is not inherently chronic in all cases. The idea that somatic pain is always chronic is not a characteristic of this type of pain.