If you’re in pain, why not try a video game, playing a sports or fighting game?

Researchers have shown that video games are a great distraction, resulting in reduced pain levels.  A really interesting website, Futurist Speaker, described a study which looked at which types of games reduce pain best.  This reminds me of using the Wii, virtual reality, and juggling to both reduce pain and distract patients from pain.  You might enjoy some of the other articles on Futurist Speaker – really interesting stories about what’s new in a wide variety of fields.

Reminder:  The deadline for your June Pain-Blog Carnival submission is 6/20.