Brain and Pain. How Consciousness Affects Our Sensations

How do two words help to get rid of terrible pain sensations? Why can people experience excruciating pain from a scratch by a branch, but ignore a venomous snake bite? How does virtual reality contribute to reducing the need for painkillers and antidepressants? Paul Bigler, a scientist and specialist in emergency medicine who managed to overcome chronic pain by unraveling the secret of brain function, answers these and many other questions. He will address the most pressing questions about the origin of pain, how to relieve it, and how our body perceives it. He will also help to prevent its occurrence in the future.