Author: Dave Newell, Professor of Integrated Musculoskeletal Care and Head of the Centre of Pain and Active Inference Research, Health Sciences University

Pain can make a possible threat to the body feel urgent, prompting us to take protective action. Michaelvbg/Shutterstock When you step into an ice-cold lake, it would be nice if your body warned you about possible harm with a polite message: “Your feet may be at risk. Would you kindly consider stepping out?” Instead, your […]