Why cold hard cash is a comfort for relieving pain

| Mail Online

Headache? Sore back? What you need is a wad of cash.

Research suggests handling money can be an effective way of relieving pain, or even preventing it in the first place.

Researchers found people who counted money before taking part in an experiment where they were subjected to low levels of pain felt less discomfort than those who did not.

It is thought that fondling notes and coins helps ward off pain by boosting feelings of self-worth and self-sufficiency.

Previous studies have shown those with a greater sense of self-worth are more likely to withstand pain. Britain spends £500million a year on over-the-counter painkillers and the figure is increasing every year.