Amputee Life — Pain Management

Existing scientific evidence consists of various clinical reports describing drugs and interventional techniques to treat phantom limb pain. And recent approaches to restoring the patient's sensory-motor input have shown promise. One such promising treatment is electroacupuncture.

Essential oils are often touted as an alternative to medication. This is because many people report being healed from numerous conditions and experiencing a soothed body and mind.

Phantom limb pain refers to a continuous painful sensation that emanates from the missing limb. The onset of pain often occurs soon after amputation, and sufferers report feeling an itching, twisting, or burning sensation—some report feeling some pressure on the missing limb.  

Experiencing hip pain when sitting can be caused by different things, including incorrect posture and medical conditions. An imbalance in the body often causes general hip pain in prosthetic users. After amputation, other joints and muscles have to carry extra weight and may be subjected to more stress. This imbalance is often exacerbated when sitting with an incorrect posture.

Phantom limb pain is one of the most common experiences among people who experience limb loss. But half of those who report phantom pain do not receive treatment or find relief from the pain and discomfort, making phantom limb pain a chronic pain condition that needs to be addressed.