Many of us know that bad experiences in childhood can have lasting effects on our health and well-being. But did you know they might also impact how we feel pain?
This blog post explores a recent study that investigated the link between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and pain perception in young children. ACEs are serious events like abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction that happen before someone turns 18. The research focused on children living in a conflict zone, where they might be exposed to ongoing stressful situations.
Previous studies have shown a connection between ACEs and chronic pain in adults, but this research is different. It’s the first to look at the immediate impact of ACEs on how children experience pain.
