‘I’m a Pain-Management Specialist, and Here’s What Pain Tolerance Really Means’
No pain, no gain! In fact, the experience of pain is highly subjective, says physician and pain-management specialistReuben Chen, MD. And a true definition of pain tolerance takes that reality into account. What does pain tolerance mean, and how is it measured? What factors play into a persons pain tolerance level? Some of these factors are genetic, whereas others fall within our control to change, says Dr. Chen. board-certified physician specializing in sports medicine and pain management...