REViVE Pain Solutions / Phantom Limb Syndrome

Phantom Limb Syndrome is a unique condition primarily affecting amputees, although individuals with spinal cord injuries, strokes, or other peripheral nerve injuries can also experience phantom sensations. First described in 1552 by Ambroise Paré, a French surgeon who treated soldiers with amputations, Phantom Limb Syndrome manifests as sensations of pain or other feelings in limbs that no longer exist. It wasn’t until the 1990s that neuroplasticity helped explain this phenomenon: after amputation, the nervous system continues to send signals as if the limb were still present, leading to sensations that the limb is still there.

This condition underscores the complexity of the nervous system and highlights ongoing advancements in understanding and treating neurological disorders.

Phantom Limb Syndrome (PLS) manifests as a range of sensations such as erroneous perceptions of touch, pressure, itching, vibrations, shooting pains, pins and needles, and abnormal sensitivity to temperature. Patients may also experience a distorted sense of motor movement, posing significant challenges in daily activities.

While Phantom Limb Syndrome may resolve spontaneously in some cases, many individuals require rehabilitation for pain for this potentially debilitating condition. Analgesics, sedative hypnotics, antidepressants, and anticonvulsants have demonstrated effectiveness in providing relief from symptoms.

For comprehensive management of Phantom Limb Syndrome symptoms, contact our office to explore non-surgical pain treatment options tailored to your needs.

Treating Phantom Limb Syndrome (PLS) poses challenges, leading many patients to seek cost-effective alternatives free from drugs or surgeries. At REViVE Pain Solutions, one of the most recent and successful alternatives for PLS is Scrambler Pain Therapy. This innovative treatment has garnered recognition at several military hospitals across the United States for effectively managing PLS and other chronic nerve pain conditions including joint pain relief and muscle pain treatment.

For more information about Scrambler Pain Therapy and how it can help alleviate Phantom Limb Syndrome and related conditions, please contact our office at 480-857-2098.

At REVIVE Pain Solutions, we are confident in our ability to provide relief for those suffering from the pain associated with Phantom Limb Syndrome. We guarantee that you will experience relief after your first visit, or you will receive your money back.

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Experience the difference with our commitment to your well-being. If you don't feel relief after your first session, we'll refund your payment-no questions asked.