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Mirror therapy is used to treat phantom limb pain by fooling the brain.

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By using a mirror to reflect the intact limb, the brain “sees” movement where the missing limb would be. This can reduce pain for some people by updating the brain’s body map.

🤯 "Mirror therapy is used to treat phantom limb pain by fooling the brain. Perception rewires sensation."

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