The prevailing scientific view is that throbbing is a primary sensation caused by the rhythmic activation of pain-sensory neurons by closely apposed blood vessels.

What does a throbbing pain mean?

Reviewed on 6/15/2020. Pain and a pulsing sensation can mean nerve pain like with a toothache or a pinched nerve in your back. If you have very bad belly or back pain and feel a pulsing inside your stomach, it could be an aneurysm that is bursting. Call 911 if that happens.

What does it mean if its throbbing?

Throbbing results from the dilation of your blood vessels from the increased blood flow. Throbbing often feels like a pulsing sensation and can come and go quickly. The throbbing in your head can also feel like a vibration or mimic a heartbeat. Headaches can often be reduced or cured with a treatment plan.