When you rub a sore muscle,you are trying to exploit the mechanism described in the ___theory of pain.

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The gate control theory of pain suggests that there is a "gate" in the spinal cord that can either allow or block pain signals from reaching the brain. By rubbing a sore muscle, you are stimulating non-painful nerve fibers that can activate this gate mechanism and decrease the amount of pain you feel.

When You Rub a Sore Muscle,you Are Trying to Exploit