Phantom Limb Pain

Phantom limb pain is a condition in which patients experience pain that seems to come from a body part that has been amputated. The pain is real, not imaginary, and is believed to originate from the spinal cord and brain, which continue to send and receive signals from the nerves that originally served the now-missing limb. Phantom limb pain can range from mild to severe and may feel like burning, cramping, shooting, or stabbing sensations. It typically begins within the first few days after amputation but can also develop weeks, months, or even years later. The condition affects a significant percentage of amputees. At Spinal Interventions, we understand the complex nature of phantom limb pain and offer specialized treatments including nerve blocks, medication management, spinal cord stimulation evaluation, and other interventional approaches to help reduce pain and improve quality of life.