Pain threshold changes in 10-70 year old healthy female in Shiraz

Abstract

Objective: Pain is a protective mechanism for the body that occurs after tissue damage. This mechanism is influenced by many factors. This study is performed to detect of pain threshold and the effect of aging on it. Methods: This study was conducted on 360 normal females between 10-70 years old that were divided to six decades. The pain threshold was measured from the Ching ling’s acupuncture point on medical of arm by use of electrical stimulator (250ms, 5HZ). Statistical analysis was done by ANOVA method and T student. Findings: The results showed that the highest average of pain threshold observed at age group of 51-60 year old and it’s least rate observed at age group of 21-30 year old. Conclusion: There is no significant correlation between pain threshold, and aging process.

Keywords

• pain threshold
• aging
• electrical stimulator