THE SCIENCE — WHAT IS PAIN?
Pain manifests as an unpleasant sensation conveyed
to the brain by sensory neurons and signals actual
or potential damage to the body. Pain is more than
simply a physical sensation — it is also a perception
representing a person's subjective interpretation of
discomfort. This perception provides the person with
information on the location of the pain as well as its
intensity. The conscious and unconscious responses
to pain — including the emotional response — further defines the overall
concept of pain.