eli5. What’s with the instinctual head rub we do when we bump our head? 588 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question90.59K March 12, 2021 0 Comments eli5. What’s with the instinctual head rub we do when we bump our head? In: Biology 3 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted March 12, 2021 0 Comments It’s not just the head. Rubbing *any* part of your body right after you injure that body part helps you feel better. [Scientific American had a good, short article on it.](https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-soothing-touch/) You are viewing 1 out of 3 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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