The Use of Placebo Effect in Chronic Pain

A man handling scientific instruments in the 19th century.

The Use of Placebo Effect in Chronic Pain

In my previous article “Effective Listening affects patient outcomes,”I reported three case histories where the placebo effect was part and parcel of my therapeutic strategy. In this essay I wanted to revisit some of the recent theories regarding the neuroscience behind the placebo effect and possible theories as to its effectiveness.

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