You will feel up to 10 percent less pain when you apply this trick.
Hold your breath
By holding your breath, you experience up to about 10 percent less pain.
How is that possible?
You will probably feel less pain because your blood pressure rises. In response, your brain slightly numbs your nervous system. The mechanism probably originated to suppress any stress caused by the rise in your blood pressure.
Automation
Many people automatically hold their breath every now and then when they are in pain. Aren't you doing that yet? Then you can use this trick at your next painful dentist or doctor visit.
