A fantastic article from 2005 discusses the power of the mind to help control pain. One person explains their visualization which helps them control their back pain:
I would literally imagine tiny people marching in my back and scooping the pain out
Source: nature.com
It is truly amazing how visualisation really can help with pain management, recovery and performance.
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