Rubber hand illusion tricks brain to reduce pain perception, shows new study
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A study from LWL University Hospital in Germany found that the rubber hand illusion can reduce pain perception. Participants reported less pain from heat stimuli when perceiving a fake hand as their own, compared to a control condition. The illusion was created using heat and light. This research could lead to new treatments for chronic pain conditions. While further study is needed, the findings suggest manipulating sensory perception may help relieve pain without medication.
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