Somatosensory processing

Somatosensory processing is how your brain interprets signals from nerves in your skin, muscles, and joints. These signals provide information about touch, pressure, temperature, pain, and body position. When something touches your skin or you move, sensors send electrical signals through nerves to your spinal cord and then to your brain. The brain then processes these signals to help you understand what’s happening in your body and around you, allowing you to feel, react, and coordinate movements accurately. It's essential for perceiving the physical world and maintaining body awareness.