What is dull pain and sharp pain?

Dull: Like aching pain, dull discomfort occurs at a low level over a long period of time. Dull pain, however, may intensify when you put pressure on the affected body part. Raw: Rawness usually affects the skin. If you have raw-feeling pain, your skin may seem extremely sore or tender. read more

Using a pain scale, you can have a 5/10 dull pain and a 5/10 sharp pain. The type/quality of pain helps a diagnostician to better determine the cause of the pain. A dull pain is usually less concerning to a patient than a sharp pain. read more

The second case still had unfavorable symptoms such as dull pain at rest and sharp pain while applying downward traction or engaging in overhead work 3 years and 6 months after the injury. read more