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One theory that i found particularly interesting from this week was the gate control theory of pain.
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This theory proposed by melzack and wall in 1965 suggested that the spinal cord contains a neurological gate that either blocks the pain cells or allows them to continue onto the brain.
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The gate is open or closed by the amount of activity in the pain signals traveling up small nerve fibers versus activity in other signals traveling up larger fibers.
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Essentially it suggests that our perception of pain can be influenced by our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
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This theory could be applied to improve health or help someone in my family or circle of friends by encouraging the use of non -pharmacological pain management.
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For example, we can use distraction as a technique to close the gate and reduce the perception of pain.
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If i were experiencing a headache, i might try to distract myself by watching a movie.
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Similarly, if a friend was experiencing pain, i could suggest they try engaging in a hobby to distract them...