Chiropractors/Phantom Pain

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Are Chiropractors now teaching that when pain doesn't go away that it's phantom pain? Just getting control of the mind will eliminated all pain? It's unrealistic to me.
Please give me your thoughts....Thank you

Answer
As far as I know, no.  Phantom pain, when used in its' correct context, deals with pain after the amputation or removal of a body part.  Pain that is continuous and unresponsive to treatment should be referred to another area of specialty, and its' cause found

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Dr. Paul Newhart

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All aspects of chiropractic and chiropractic care. Sports injuries and rehabilitation. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Repetitive stress disorders treatment certified. Low level laser, rehabilitation, Chiropractic education.

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Over 14 Years in chiropractic. Over 10 years with a focus on rehabilitation and sports injuries

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Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association

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Doctor of Chiropractic. Post graduate training in Carpal tunnel treatment, soft tissue treaatment, sports injuries, rehabilitation

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