Chapter
The Connection Between Expectation and Pain Perception
31:02 - 39:05 (08:02)
The way that physicians react to their patients' reports of pain, as well as the expectations that patients set when going into a painful experience, can heavily influence the pain that is felt and the course of treatment that is pursued. Treatment of pain is very subjective, and can vary greatly between physicians and patients.
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Knowing a painful stimulus is coming can actually help individuals prepare mentally and reduce the subjective experience of pain.
31:02 - 33:32 (02:29)
Summary
Knowing a painful stimulus is coming can actually help individuals prepare mentally and reduce the subjective experience of pain. Studies have shown that by expecting the pain, the level of arousal and alertness can be funneled towards the negative incoming experience, and the pain response is reduced.
ChapterThe Connection Between Expectation and Pain Perception
EpisodeHow to Control Your Sense of Pain & Pleasure
PodcastHuberman Lab
The range of pain experiences people have is different based on their pain threshold, and medical doctors experience pain similarly to the general population.
33:32 - 36:51 (03:19)
Summary
The range of pain experiences people have is different based on their pain threshold, and medical doctors experience pain similarly to the general population.
ChapterThe Connection Between Expectation and Pain Perception
EpisodeHow to Control Your Sense of Pain & Pleasure
PodcastHuberman Lab
The subjective nature of pain can start to have real impact on the treatment of pain.
36:51 - 39:05 (02:13)
Summary
The subjective nature of pain can start to have real impact on the treatment of pain.