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gate-control theory
gate-control theory Gate-control theory is the idea that pain signals from the body can be reduced by non-painful sensory input from the same area, such as touch or mechanical stimulation.
Gate-control theory is the idea that pain signals from the body can be reduced by non-painful sensory input from the same area, such as touch or mechanical stimulation. In other words, incoming pain information is partly regulated by a neural “gate,” which helps explain why actions like rubbing or massage can lessen pain.