Phantom Limb Pain: Causes and Treatments

amputee with phantom limb pain in leg

Phantom limb pain is the sensation of pain that feels like it is coming from a body part that is no longer there. Once believed to be a psychological problem, research shows that phantom limb pain is a real sensation. The sensation originates in the spinal cord and brain.  What is Phantom Limb Pain? Phantom limb pain is pain in … Read More