It’s important to know that one of the biggest differences between nerve pain and muscle pain is chronic pain. Chronic pain has long-lasting side is ongoing and constant. The damaged tissue that causes nerve pain often leads to chronic pain. Nerve Pain Burning, tingling, pins and needles, numbness, sharp sensation Unable to move or walk in acute phase The pain tends to be chronic pain (lasting for 6 months or more) Usually resides in arms, hands, legs and feet Affects weak immune and orthopedic patients. Muscle Pain Tender, throbbing, stiffness sensation Pain in muscles and joints Often caused by injury or inflammation The pain is generally short-term pain Your Registered Physiotherapist usually does a detailed assessment and discusses with you a proper management protocol.