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The Power of the Mind in Pain Perception
08:56 - 14:39 (05:43)
The somatosensory system is a crucial system in the nervous system and helps us to perceive pain and sensations. The mind has a powerful influence on pain perception, as shown by the example of feeling pain from just visualizing a nail going through a boot.
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The somatosensory system is composed of neurons that reside in our skin and deeper layers.
08:56 - 12:14 (03:18)
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The somatosensory system is composed of neurons that reside in our skin and deeper layers. Centers in the spinal cord and brain interpret the signals from these neurons to create our sense of touch, temperature, and pain, and to facilitate wound healing.
ChapterThe Power of the Mind in Pain Perception
EpisodeControl Pain & Heal Faster with Your Brain
PodcastHuberman Lab
The mind has a powerful impact on how we experience pain, often interpreting sensations based on visual cues or expectations rather than actual tissue damage.
12:14 - 14:39 (02:25)
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The mind has a powerful impact on how we experience pain, often interpreting sensations based on visual cues or expectations rather than actual tissue damage. While not all pain is imaginary, this highlights the influence of higher-level cognitive functions on our perception of physical sensations.