Gate Control Theory of Pain

Describes how the dorsal column medial lemniscal (DCML) system carries deep touch which can inhibit pain signals carried by A-delta or C fibers and transmitted via the spinothalamic tract, from reaching the brain.

[imrandettolsoap]

is this why a hug takes away all my pain :')

[fificaroline]

This really helped to solidify my understanding of the "if in doubt, choose C" concept.

[hdalimi]

Finally I get it! No one explained it to me this way, thanks 😍

[katarzynafelicka]

Very informative. Helped me understand the mechanism of TENS as an analgesia method in labour! Thanks

[arko]

This is the best video that help me to understand the pain gate theory...iam in final year of bachelor in physiotherapy & found hard this topic since first yr...tqq so much sirr...tomorrow is my neuro viva...

[samsmmmm]

I've visited quite a few channels, this is hands down the best one for studying

[sheanemmanuelporcia]

Thank you so much for this! Now I understand how the application of TENS can reduce the pain felt by the patient!

[samanthag.]

This helped so much! Thank you! I'm certain this is going to be one of the essay questions on my pathophysiology exam. This really helped me out.

[constellationlanebula]

This was driving me crazy! That was a really good explanation and animation, thank you so much!!🌻🌻🌻

[FatemePishgooei]

Wonderful, , thank you so much for sharing these informative data to us❤❤

[cameronphysiotherapy]

Great explanation. thank you. I watched a lot of videos on this and your is by far the clearest.

[chavoosh-]

thank you soo much this video is the best one yet and this video even helped a Turkish student

[Claraspaw]

Thanks for your easy and interactive explanation

[mariusmyhre]

Easy to understand and informative video. I do wish people would stop calling nociceptive input "pain signals", though.

[afraali]

very informative and simply explained ...

[ArleighLauren]

You kind of sound like Pedro Pascal! Thanks for the video 😊

[fasamah.kollie]

Splendid explanation !!! The Understanding came through clearly😊🙏🏻

[ZeroEmotions.]

I learned a new thing..that I haven't known before ..since 21 years

[BuzzyHelps]

The pacinian is responsible for 90% of gate control, but it's a motion/position sense nerve, not deep touch. Merckel disks are deep touch. One of the reasons TENs units aren't as effective is often they send impulses at 20-120Hz, but the Pacinian responds most strongly to 180-250Hz). (Manfredi, PloS one 2012:7(2):31203.)

[PatBell]

Is this video being narrated by Pedro Pascal?? Absolutely insane how similar you sound to him