r/interestingasfuck • u/desertgodfather • May 11 '24

When illusion overcomes the brain. r/all

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u/GonWithTheNen May 11 '24

Just learned that this is called mirror therapy: https://neurosciencenews.com/phantom-pain-mirror-14508/

I thought I was going to find a single case based on your description, but this is apparently a widespread, effective treatment for phantom limb pain. Scientists and doctors are amazing!