Mirror Therapy for Amputees | The How-To's

What's up, boys and girls! Today, we're gonna talk about mirror therapy! And no, that's not when you stand in front of a mirror and tell yourself you're pretty... Watch and learn!
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[@hitman9758]

Hey mister! You have a girlfriend! Actually now she’s you’re fiance. How dare you let that mirror in between your legs! That space is reserved now. Tsk tsk lol Also it sounds so badass to say you’re a Salvage lol. That’d make a great shirt.

[@Crew9t]

You’re right. I feel so ashamed. Well now I really hope I didn’t get the mirror pregnant. That’d be a bad reflection of my character lmaooo

[@janedoex1398]

@@Crew9t but if the mirror got pregnant would that mean it would automatically get twins ?

[@Crew9t]

Pretty sure. We have to experiment to find out for sure though

[@janedoex1398]

@@Crew9t Omg be careful. ...twins are a whole load of work, but doubled ! ^^ It's astounding what these tiny seemingly incapable humans can do within 30 seconds.... Even an octopus as a nanny would have troubles I bet. Edit : Great. Now I'm thinking about octupi and how they give birth and raise their young - or not .....Guess I'm going down another Wiki - hole tonight.

[@skleenis]

@@Crew9t same girl you had when you lost your leg or different one?

[@rj-hg1kq]

i saw the thumbnail and was like "oh my god, that prosthetic looks sooo real“ i‘m so stupid

[@Crew9t]

haha to be fair, they do make some prosthetic leg covers that legitimately look so realistic that you would not be able to tell the difference between the prosthetic and an actual flesh and blood leg.

[@cyndaxero3363]

That thumbnail had me so confused, I was staring at it for like 4 minutes trying to figure out what exactly I was seeing haha!

[@Crew9t]

Lol it was tripping me out

[@Bones.x]

This is really interesting to see. I'm glad you've found something that helps you. I don't know anything about missing a leg but I do know all about extreme pain as I have chronic migraine and nerve pain after a botched procedure.

[@The_finestsocialworker]

Was thinking about your story a few days ago and glad you are going well and sharing such vital tips to those dealing with amputation or those not aware of different therapies that can assist others in their life's journey. Thanks for the info! Be well!!

[@Crew9t]

Of course, I’m glad people enjoy the information.

[@RepublicanViews1776]

Tbh You truly are A total bad ass bro!! From the Morning you left to work and Had the Accident till the Day i keep seeing you keep your head up on KZbin and actually helping others who had there limbs amputated, KZbin shows peoples true selves and your True self is that yiu are helping others in hard times you really make a difference in peoples lives and that is a good difference brother!!! Keep up the Good Videos man!!!

[@Crew9t]

Thank you my man. I appreciate it so much!

[@davianvidal2514]

Thumbnail had me thinking you grew a whole new leg💀

[@crowbrocaw]

This is fascinating to learn about! Our minds can do strange things!

[@Crew9t]

I know, for such complex things, they sure are crazy

[@janedoex1398]

It's basically tricking your brain into thinking ( or in other cases when the sensory system is affected remembering) what limb is there....

[@janedoex1398]

But yeah we might more about the ocean (about 15% of it) than of our brains. That leaves a lot to go for .

[@janedoex1398]

Wow this is cool. As a former nurse on pause I only knew this technique in relation to the treatments of stroke patients with hemiplegia. But i have to watch tomorrow when I'm not tired, to be sure to remember it completely and - what's most important: from a clients view ( that we often can't imagine at all.) Thanks for the "extra refreshing course" I guess ! So.....Thanks from former patients if I'm able to go back into my profession in advance anyways.

[@kameronharrington5478]

I had a similar sensation back when I had my hammer toes broken, I remember laying there always feeling this intense urge to curl them but they were stuck straight by 3 inch surgical pins and a huge splint on my leg - I had screws in the side of my foot as well. Having the urge to move but not being able to whether it be surgical restrictions or phantom limb pain is just mental hell so I can't imagine how you felt without your foot until you got used to it. I cant complain because I got my toes back after a few months, you didnt! Godspeed to you, bro.

[@Nathiusca01]

This really proves the pain exists only in the brain, it is amazing how something you don't have still hurts or itch. I wonder if we can shut down the pain receptors to not feel anymore.

[@justbastihere4246]

That would be fucking bad to the body, if u shutdown the pain receptors u can break a bone or Hurt something inside ur body and u would die

[@justbastihere4246]

@@arly380 maybe

[@CynicalActress]

@@arly380 there is a sickness that does it - CIPA. But be aware. When you shut pain receptors you also shut every other receptors you have, you don't feel warm, cold, touch, pleasure, need to pee. It's all connected to pain. So nah, it's better to feel pain and pleasure than don't feel nothing at all.

[@sibonisovilakazi3413]

It is indeed in the brain but the pain is really and excruciating! As a new amputee I get phantom pain everyday and it’s agony!

[@deepakaribam2082]

Love u bro god bless you I got so many inspiration from u

[@Crew9t]

Thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoy.

[@shibamomochannel]

You're an amazing person💕　I have so much respect for you.

[@OneBlueFroggy]

It's amazing how you can trick the mind ! Wonder who it was that figured this mirror thing out ! ? Guess it's not going to help if you've lost both legs ! But thank you for sharing, it's good to learn these things .... just in case. Take care, you are an inspiration to many ! 👍🇨🇦❤️

[@CryWolf-sm9iw]

Dude I’m going to have to try this the next time my missing toe decides to act up.

[@deanlybarger981]

Thanks again, you’re the best. Your story time, educational blogs. Having your girlfriend involved. Always looking forward to seeing you hereKeep up the great work.

[@Crew9t]

Hey thank you so much. My channel is all over the place, but I’m glad that for the most part, people don’t seem to mind the randomness of it.

[@MaximQuantum]

This video is actually super interesting and entertaining imo, you indeed have the “KZbinr” voice hahaha

[@Crew9t]

Thanks 😅 Glad you enjoyed.

[@EliGregoria]

Totally got caught off guard by the thumbnail. Thought you got your leg back somehow lol. No jk, but really I thought you got one of those fancy prosthetic covers that look like a real leg. Cool video. I’ve used mirror treatment for my phantom pain before. Many times. It’s a major blessing.

[@Crew9t]

Haha it looks damn trippy lol. I sent that thumbnail as a photo to my girlfriend, and she thought it looked weird too lol.

[@janedoex1398]

Haha that would be amazing. Sadly science isn't as far .... now. We can help tissue or peripheral nerves grow. But we are still very limited....I can't imagine 30 years from nor. 70 years ago women were "hysteric" and bipolar sufferers were lobotomised.....so .....I have hope.

[@dustinjones789]

God bless ya brotha!!

[@EatMyAxe69]

I'm glad watching ur channel learning a lot more keep up sir

[@Crew9t]

Hey I’m glad that I can share some information 😊

[@kee-tu4cq]

This is so interesting. I was in a psychological study a few years ago that was basically the opposite . What they did is have me put my real hand on 1 side of a piece of cardboard and made it look like a fake hand was my own. At first they tapped my real hand while tapping the fake one a few times, then they put stuff like water and other textures on both. Eventually they stopped applying it to my real hand and did it only to the fake hand, I didn’t even know as I 100% felt it on my real hand. The last part they actually slathered mud on the fake hand and they said we’ll get you something to wash your hand. I said ok and pulled out my hand out to see my hand was totally clean. 😂

[@sarahstevenson7915]

That's so fascinating how phantom pain happens and how you can trick it to stop!

[@Crew9t]

I know, it’s crazy, right?!

[@RamlalChoubey]

You are awesome,handsome,brave and inspiring ❤️❤️

[@prollydatboi8841]

Yo when I saw your original 911 call I was so scared I thought you actually died, I’m so glad you’re actually ok and doing fine 😭😭

[@christinaabrahams8362]

My step mum has lost her leg through smoking it was badly deasesed in the views. She has pain constantly I will show her how to do this . I'm so sorry you lost your leg John . Big hugs xx

[@karlbjorn1831]

Amazing man

[@Crew9t]

Thanks 🔥

[@skleenis]

- *Long comment asking for advice* - After your traumatic experience how did you find the courage to get out and do things again? I don’t think I’ve actually ever even spoke on this but since my traumatic experience (bad car accident) I’ve kinda settled for much less in life in regards to getting out and doing things. Not sure why my mind is wired the way it is now but I stay home a lot and I’m okay with it but at the same time I feel like I’m missing out. I guess I’m just scared to relive the experience or something similar. Almost dying is fucking terrifying and that’s why I ask you since you can relate with that. Originally found you from the 911 call and binge watched a ton of your recovery videos. You’re an inspiration to many, I’m happy to see you go so far in the past 10 years

[@Crew9t]

Well I had a big group of friends and they kind of kept dragging me out of the house, collectively or individually, etc. And I started dating again pretty quickly after my accident and my girlfriends of course wanted to actually go out and do things, so pretty quickly I got used to just getting back into the swing of things.

[@Bones.x]

You might want to look at EMDR therapy to deal better with the trauma and fear that comes with it.

[@verabolton]

This is amazing. Our brain is amazing 😃 I wonder if this could help people after stoke. Could they trick the brain and speed up recovery?

[@yenzkotez1678]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@formerunsecretarygeneralba9536]

I just learn about what phantom pain is from this video. Now I feel more sad about my cat that lost one of her legs.

[@Crew9t]

Well, I have four cats so don’t take this the wrong way, because I’m definitely a cat lover, but I don’t know if cats are quite intelligent enough to maintain that level of memory recall. I mean I’m honestly not sure. But yeah maybe don’t feel too bad, because your cat probably doesn’t experience phantom pain.

[@CynicalActress]

@@Crew9t Phantom pains have nothing to do with intelligence and cats definitely can feel them. Pretty ancient part of brain is responsible.

[@CynicalActress]

@@Crew9t You don't have to remember you had a limb to have PP. Cats and dogs experienced multiple signs, however they react to pain therapy way better than humans, so psychological memory may contribute to the pains and make healing harder. But the initial cause is the same in humans and animals - wrong wiring in the cortex responsible for signaling of the movements. If you'd had a leg but never moved it even though your nerves worked this part of brain would essentially make you move it. It's responsible also for involuntary movements. So it tries to signal those involuntary movements but nothing happens and kaboom. Phantom pains. You have a cool channel and you were very brave 20year old. ;) Thank you so much for your work. :)

[@alexagallagher710]

The brain is amazing

[@caroww6042]

I didn't even realize that you had two legs in the beginning until you mentioned it. That was weird. Nice video:D

[@Crew9t]

Well that just means that you pay more attention to me than my legs, so thank you lol

[@caroww6042]

@@Crew9t i guess XD

[@quinnlovescats]

Great video honey❤️❤️

[@Crew9t]

Thanks babe 😘

[@hitman9758]

Yes baby boy great video 😘

[@quinnlovescats]

@@hitman9758 lol seems like you wanna be our third ;)

[@Crew9t]

😏

[@lipton87]

My husband crushed his foot in a tree accident last year. He was very luckily able to keep his foot but he has debilitating nerve pain. I wonder if there's something similar he could do for his nerve pain.

[@alexsandra7173]

😲 Amazing! I wonder how people realised this works. Someone discovered it by chance and let their doctors know?

[@Crew9t]

Probably lol. Not really sure tbh.

[@jennifergladson7027]

QUESTION: do you (or anyone out there) know of any tips that might help a "double" amputee with phantom pain? The mirror therapy is fascinating.

[@goldierule1350]

I have a friend & he has no limbs left due to a horrific disease. I wonder if he could do this using pictures of some sort.

[@Ramazvous]

I cry when my toe nail falls off. I can't imagine

[@CynicalActress]

Dude I don't think that's normal..

[@Ramazvous]

@@CynicalActress its not. Its a condition. Where one my nails gets to a certain length they start to peal off

[@ilalimahs]

I wonder if I can try this out without being an amputee to understand the extent of our brains trickery. If I tickle one leg to create an itchy sensation and then scratch my other leg while looking in the mirror would that make it go away

[@Crew9t]

We did something like that in my psychology class in high school. One of the kids volunteered, and he put both hands flat on the table in front of him. Then the teacher put a mirror in between them and pushed it flush against his chest. And the kid was instructed to look at the reflection in the mirror so that he would see both hands and would not actually see his right hand, just a reflection of his left hand which looked like his right hand in the mirror. They then tickled his left hand with a feather, he of course felt the sensation in his left hand because that’s where he was being tickled, but because he was watching it in the mirror it looked like his right hand was also being tickled as well, and he said that he could very clearly feel his right hand being tickled too.

[@airgearmaster123]

Bro, I have both legs and sometimes I get the feeling that I have my toes cross and it gives me extreme anxiety.i have to put something in between my toes for that and it happens at night. It must be hell when you dont have a leg and still feel this things

[@CynicalActress]

You have something completely else. Psychosomatic sensations caused by anxiety. They have their own cures.

[@ryanzheng252]

O

[@eohgee-1269]

I was about 4 minutes into the vid before I realized you were holding the mirror and not laying your leg over it 😑

[@Crew9t]

haha mirrors are tricky

[@CharminIsBallin]

Did they reattach your leg?

[@Crew9t]

No.

[@possiblegames2953]

@@Crew9t So cold lol

[@walaba7038]

I actually thought your right leg was real smh. I need help

[@Crew9t]

haha don’t feel bad, the thumbnail caught my own mom off guard.