The Secret World of Pain
Description
Some people suffer chronic pain long after an injury has healed, while others can jump from a two-story building and not feel a thing. This film reveals the physiological foundations of both scenarios as it examines the mechanics of pain perception. Viewers meet a family whose unique genetic code has lent insight into the sensation of pain, while a man who cut off his own arm to save his life describes what he felt - and what he didn't feel - during the unthinkable experience. Researchers are finding that even early childhood events play a role in the ability to tolerate pain, and that a blend of neurology and psychology yields promising new treatments in its management.
Runtime
52 min
Subjects
- Brain (487)
- Palliative treatment (78)
- Nervous system (179)
- Senses and sensation (121)
- Perception (111)
- Neurophysiology (78)
- Pain (164)
- Neuropsychology (158)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2011], c2011
Database
Films on Demand
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