Body in Mind

Phantom limb pain (PLP) belongs to a group of neuropathic pain syndromes that is characterized by pain in the amputated limb that follows partial or complete deafferentation. It must be […]

To the avid BiM reader the Rubber Hand Illusion (RHI) is probably well-known and old hat (for the not-so avid reader see below*). It is a popular paradigm because it […]

People with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) often find that pain increases in their affected arm or leg after they are startled by a loud noise or when they become […]

Pain frequently interferes with the achievement of goals in daily life of chronic pain patients which often result in severe suffering. Pincus and Morley (2001) have suggested that the enmeshment […]

Our bodily self-consciousness arises from the spectacular integration of body and mind.  This integration is so fundamental that we have a unified experience of the self, which includes both our […]

Using a head-mounted display and body tracking suit, entering into a virtual reality, you can experience yourself as a child of about 4 years old.  You look into a mirror, […]

Cytokines are engaged in a perpetual identity crisis of sorts. Their role in healing and restoration of tissue integrity and homeostasis is invaluable. Yet, simultaneously, their involvement in multiple medical […]

In 2009 Luana Colloca and Fabrizio Benedetti (Colloca & Benedetti, 2009) proved that placebo analgesia can be induced by social observational learning. Since sex seems to be an important factor […]

Cervical radiculopathy is severe arm pain originating from a pinched nerve in your neck. It is different from non-specific neck pain and treatment guidelines should be different also. Surgery has […]

Last year, I visited Lorimer’s group in Adelaide for about 7 months. During my stay Down Under, I intended to plan as many true Aussie experiences as possible. One of […]