TED: How to hack your brain when you're in pain | Amy Baxter

The video explores the concept of pain, challenging traditional views by presenting it as a learning system for survival rather than just an alarm to silence. It highlights the role of opioids in pain management and the dangers of addiction. The speaker introduces Buzzy, a device using vibration and cold to manage pain, and discusses the physiological mechanisms behind its effectiveness. The importance of distraction and control in altering pain perception is emphasized, along with the need to reframe pain management goals from 'pain-free' to 'more comfortable'. The video concludes with a discussion on pain measurement and future directions in pain management.

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