Why doesn't pressing the elbow hurt?
Disease description:
While playing a game with my friend, my friend pinched my elbow, and I realized I couldn't feel anything. However, when I pinched him, he felt a lot of pain. I became especially curious about why pinching my own elbow didn't hurt.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
The reasons why pinching the elbow may not cause pain might include the following:
1. Low nerve sensitivity: The elbow area contains relatively fewer nerve tissues and has a lighter sense of touch, so the sensation of pain may be mild or not obvious. When nerve sensitivity is low, the response to pain is weakened, which may result in little or no pain when pinching the elbow.
2. Thick or rough skin: Due to frequent movement, the skin on the elbow can become rough and develop a thicker stratum corneum from friction. This kind of skin structure is less sensitive to external stimuli, so pinching the elbow may not produce a significant sensation of pain.
3. Individual differences: Everyone's physical condition and pain tolerance vary. Some people may naturally have a lower sensitivity to pain, thus experiencing little or no pain when pinching their elbows.
4. Pathological factors: Certain pathological conditions, such as nerve damage or local anesthesia, may also cause the absence of pain when pinching the elbow.
However, if there is persistent or unexplained pain in the elbow area, it is important to seek medical attention promptly.
