Eli5 why rubbing my shin after a blunt force trauma (I kicked against the table) reduces the pain sensation significantly?

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Eli5 why rubbing my shin after a blunt force trauma (I kicked against the table) reduces the pain sensation significantly?

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Because it reduces the contrast between the sensations you are receiving from the impacted point and the surrounding area. Less contrast = weaker pain signal.

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