Huberman Lab

Control Pain & Heal Faster With Your Brain

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Mar 1, 2021
Explore the fascinating science of pain and how the brain plays a crucial role in it. Discover innovative strategies for pain management, including the effects of heat and cold on healing. Delve into exciting therapies like red light and stem cell treatments that could revolutionize recovery. Learn how neuroplasticity can alter pain perception and recovery processes. The conversation also touches on the importance of understanding individual experiences with pain, inflammation, and the body's resilience.
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INSIGHT

Pain vs. Tissue Damage

  • Pain and tissue damage can exist independently.
  • X-rays can cause tissue damage without immediate pain, while phantom limb pain demonstrates pain without damage.
ANECDOTE

The Nail and the Boot

  • A construction worker experienced excruciating pain believing a nail pierced his foot.
  • The nail had actually gone between his toes, highlighting the mind's influence on pain.
INSIGHT

Homunculus and Sensitivity

  • Brain maps of our body (homunculus) prioritize sensitive areas.
  • Fingertips and lips have larger brain representations than the back, explaining varying pain sensitivity.
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