Originally Posted by IH8PN

So, nerves are obviously there to sense pain, touch, vibration etc. They send our brain pain signals when something is inflicting damage upon the body. When the nerves are damaged they send incorrect signals.

Presently the soles of my feet burn and ache while sitting here with my feet up. If I walk along the carpet it becomes much worse, but it's hard to imagine that walking on carpet is causing damage to my body.

So if I know that a stimulus shouldn't be detrimental to my body, is it ok to ignore the pain in order to complete a task? (ie something as simple as vacuuming the floor?) Or should I heed the warning of my nerves and take it easy when they are overly excited because the pain is in fact causing harm?

To ignore or listen to the damaged nerves is the question? I'm still new to this, and would like opinions. My assumption is that I should ignore the pain and push through when I know that I'm doing something innocuous. Or should I be listening to the damaged nerves? (within reason of course)