Phantom limb pain affects up to 80% of people following amputation, but effective relief is within reach. Mirror therapy can reduce pain intensity by up to 50% in some individuals—position a mirror to reflect your remaining limb, creating the visual illusion of two complete limbs, then perform gentle movements for 15-20 minutes daily. Graded motor imagery, which retrains your brain’s body map through visualization and movement exercises, shows remarkable results when practiced consistently. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) units offer immediate, non-invasive relief by delivering mild electrical pulses that …
