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I've noticed this about myself. Mental distraction helps with pain. Really useful when doing long distance backpacking and trying to push out the last few miles
by sirtastic 11y ago
I've noticed this about myself. Mental distraction helps with pain. Really useful when doing long distance backpacking and trying to push out the last few miles. I would whip out my phone and type into my journal.
- SCAQTony 11y agoBravo, That is exactly what it is. Several studies prove it as well. Here is one from Live Science: http://www.livescience.com/18361-distraction-reduces-pain.html http://www.livescience.com/18361-distraction-reduces-pain.ht...
- atom-morgan 11y agoI noticed this when I switched from a stationary bike at home (where I used to use my phone while riding) to a stationary bike at the gym where I just listen to podcasts. Actively using my phone was a much bigger distraction and made the rides seem a lot shorter.
- eru 11y agoHave you tried using a non-stationary bike?