A treaded traction cable device provided for use on a vehicle tire to increase traction in snow, ice or on other slippery or wet surfaces. The TR switch is operably coupled to an antenna for receiving inbound radio frequency signals and for transmitting outbound RF signals. The method further includes applying a second noxious stimulus to a source of the pain in the human, wherein the second noxious stimulus is applied until pain threshold is reached and logging a second information associated with the second noxious stimulus.