Which theory of pain proposes that pain can be relieved by blocking the transmission of pain impulses to the brain by physical modalities and altering the individual's thought processes,emotions,or other behaviors?

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The gate control pain theory was the first to recognize that psychological aspects of pain are as important as physiologic aspects.Its basic premise is that transmission of potentially painful nerve impulses to the cortex is modulated by a gating mechanism in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord and by central nervous system activity,altering the level of conscious awareness of the painful sensation.

Which Theory of Pain Proposes That Pain Can Be Relieved