The gate control theory assumes that pain experiences can be increased or decreased by
mechanisms in the brain and spinal cord.

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The gate control theory of pain proposes that pain signals from nociceptors can be modulated by both neural (i.e. signals from the brain and spinal cord) and non-neural factors, such as emotions or stress. This suggests that pain experiences can be increased or decreased by mechanisms within the brain and spinal cord.

The Gate Control Theory Assumes That Pain Experiences Can Be