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watertank ([personal profile] watertank) wrote2005-11-03 08:42 pm

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Ease pain by taking a good look at yourself

Some patients suffering chronic pain in their limbs have found an unlikely source of relief – mirrors. Researchers say the drug-free treatment works on people with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and repetitive strain injury (RSI) because it tricks the brain into correcting its distorted image of the body.