VR Therapy Offers New Hope for Chronic Pain | Los Angeles News

Virtual reality is revolutionizing chronic pain management, offering real relief for conditions like lower back pain, fibromyalgia, and phantom limb pain by tricking the brain into ignoring pain signals. Once reserved for gaming, VR is now being used in medical settings to reduce reliance on medication, with immersive experiences like calming nature scenes or interactive games helping patients regain control and improve quality of life. Researchers are exploring how different VR types affect pain perception and long-term psychological benefits, aiming to make these therapies more personalized and accessible—potentially transforming care for millions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dc759831b731180d Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews