Question of the Week - From the Naked Scientists   /     When I scratch part of my body, why do I tingle elsewhere?

Description

Jim writes in to say, 'Sometimes when I pinch near my knee, I will feel a tingling or tickling sensation behind one of my shoulder blades. What's up with that?' James Tytko found him an answer, with help from neuroscientist Dr Mark Hoon from the NIH... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Subtitle
The mysterious referred itch phenomenon explained...
Duration
00:04:37
Publishing date
2024-10-11 12:17
Link
https://www.thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/question-week/when-i-scratch-part-my-body-why-do-i-tingle-elsewhere
Contributors
  Dr Chris Smith
author  
Enclosures
https://flex.acast.com/downloads.nakeddiscovery.com/downloads/active/Naked_Scientists_QotW_24.10.11.mp3
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