It has been known for decades that the brain has its own pain-relieving chemicals. They are called endogenous “opioids,” because of their similarity to opium-derived drugs like morphine. These opioids are released in the brain in response to a painful event, bind to receptors on selected nerve cells, and activate nerve pathways to the area where you hurt to inhibit your pain. Unfortunately they don’t work very well in cases of chronic pain.
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Electric Stimulation of the Brain to Relieve Pain
