Phantom Limb Pain — Classical Chinese Medicine Support for Post-Amputation Neurogenic Pain
Phantom limb pain affects the majority of amputees at some point — painful sensation perceived in the absent limb. Mechanism involves central nervous system reorganisation after deafferentation, peripheral neuroma formation, and psychological factors. Treatment is challenging and often multimodal. At Nature’s Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Clinic in Belmont (Perth) and Geraldton, Dr. Yang (Traditional Chinese Medicine) provides supportive treatment alongside pain specialist and rehabilitation care.
Common Symptom Pattern
- ✓ Recent amputation with emerging PLP (Pattern 1)
- ✓ Chronic PLP post-amputation (Pattern 2)
- ✓ Combined residual and phantom pain (Pattern 3)
AHPRA-Registered, HICAPS-Ready
Nature’s Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Clinic operates from Belmont (Perth) and Geraldton (Mid West WA). Dr. Yang is AHPRA-registered with HICAPS on-the-spot health-fund rebates. We work alongside your GP and specialists — never as a replacement for medical care.
Helpful Habits
- ✓ Maintain consistent sleep and wake times
- ✓ Eat warm cooked meals — avoid cold raw foods
- ✓ Stay hydrated with warm or room-temperature water
- ✓ Gentle daily movement appropriate to capacity
- ✓ Stress regulation — breathwork, light walking
- ✓ Continue all prescribed medications and specialist follow-up