Pain Principles

Pain principles describe how pain is a complex response involving the nervous system, emotions, and context, not just tissue damage. When the brain perceives a threat—whether real or imagined—it can activate pain signals even without injury. Factors like stress, trauma, or anxiety can heighten pain, while positive emotions and a sense of safety can reduce it. Pain is a warning system, and understanding that it's influenced by many factors helps in managing it effectively, emphasizing that pain doesn’t always reflect actual tissue damage but is shaped by how the brain interprets signals.