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The gate control theory of pain ... asserts that activation of nerves that do not transmit pain signals can interfere with signals from pain fibers and inhibit an individual's perception of pain.
According to the gate theory of pain perception, stimulating other senses (e.g. rubbing or heating the area) can diminish the perception of pain.QuoteThe gate control theory of pain ... asserts that activation of nerves that do not transmit pain signals can interfere with signals from pain fibers and inhibit an individual's perception of pain.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gate_control_theory_of_pain
I believe that, because when I bump a cold, or partially frozen body part, against say, a wooden chair. I suffer very severe pain. I have actually run injured hand under warm water to help stop the pain to the cold injured area, because it always hurts worse when cold. Feels like the pain goes deeper or something and really stings!
Quote from: Karen W. on 22/11/2009 07:12:26I believe that, because when I bump a cold, or partially frozen body part, against say, a wooden chair. I suffer very severe pain. I have actually run injured hand under warm water to help stop the pain to the cold injured area, because it always hurts worse when cold. Feels like the pain goes deeper or something and really stings!See ?...thanks Kareny mam !...so why does the sensation of pain change with temperature then ?