This book "Neuroplasticity and its Dark Sides" stresses some less well-known aspects of neuroplasticity, namely that are two kinds of neuroplasticity, one that is beneficial to the individual and one that is harmful. Activation of neuroplasticity is important for learning new skills and adapting to changing demands but neuroplasticity can also create symptoms and signs of common and widespread diseases such as chronic neuropathic pain and severe tinnitus. Spasticity and some forms of spasm are also caused by such maladaptive neuroplasticity, plasticity disorders. Plastic changes also play...