
Virtual Reality and Pain Management Treatment

Man tries virtual reality headset.
How it Works
Part of the possible effectiveness of VR is that the brain is unable to concentrate solely on the pain at hand. “Human beings have a limited capacity for attention and an individual must attend to a painful stimulus in order for it to be perceived as painful. Therefore, if the individual is attending to another stimulus away from the noxious stimulus, they will perceive the painful stimulus as less intense”. We see this demonstrated is small ways when pediatricians make funny faces at their small patients receiving shots or drawing blood. While this rudimentary technique may work for children – on occasion – the opportunity for VR to enter the doctor’s office not only benefits the parents but patients of all ages looking for pain management treatment.Studies Show…

Senior uses VR to distract from his pain.
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