TED-Ed: Joshua W. Pate: The mysterious science of pain

The video explores the complex relationship between pain and injury, highlighting that pain can occur without actual damage. It introduces nociception, the nervous system's response to harmful stimuli, and explains how various factors, including biological, psychological, and social influences, affect pain perception. The video emphasizes the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach to pain management and discusses promising research areas, such as the role of glial cells and genetic testing, in developing future pain therapies.

In what ways can psychological factors affect pain perception?

What role do glial cells play in the experience of pain according to recent studies?