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Advances in science have taught us many things on how our brains experience pain. One of the most interesting things we have learned is that our brains do not have a “pain center”. They have more of a “pain matrix” because multiple areas of the brain become active when you experience pain. We have also learned that input from outside of the brain can and often does play a role in how we experience pain. People living with chronic pain have often mentioned that stress can and often does increase their pain. Recently, science has been able to observe the direct effects hypnosis has on brain activity and how hypnosis can also affect the areas and structures within the pain matrix. more...