In 1995, the British Medical Journal published a report about a builder who accidentally jumped onto a nail, which pierced straight through his steel-toed boot. He was in such agonizing pain that any movement was unbearable. But when the doctors took off his boot, they discovered that the nail had never touched his foot at all. What's going on? Joshua W. Pate investigates the experience of pain. [Directed by Artrake Studio, narrated by Addison Anderson].

Joshua W. Pate: The mysterious science of pain

The mysterious science of pain

Pain's enigma unraveled: A builder's intense pain from a nail that never touched his foot showcases pain's complex nature.

Emerging research hints at groundbreaking pain treatments, from targeting glial cells to genetic approaches for pain disorders.

Pain perception is influenced by psychological, social and biological factors, challenging the direct injury-pain correlation.