Hypnotherapy for Pain Management
Hypnosis is a helpful nondrug therapy to reduce pain in chronic conditions. Studies show that more than 75% of people with arthritis and related diseases experience significant pain relief using hypnosis.
Helping You Manage Your Pain
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is not about convincing you that you do not feel pain. It is about helping you manage the fear and anxiety you feel related to that pain. Hypnotherapy relaxes you, and redirects your attention from the sensation of pain.
Hypnosis does not have any side effects, therefore it will not make any chronic condition worse
The Two Types of Pain
There are two different types of pain, known as acute and chronic pain. Acute pain, which also referred to as short-term pain, is usually a result of an accident or temporary illness. In this case, your doctor will make a diagnosis and suggest ways to manage the pain. Usually with example, pain killers.
Chronic, or long-term pain is often more complicated. The pain may be a result of a medical condition, or there may not be any obvious cause. This doesn't mean the pain isn't real, it just makes treatment that much more complex.
The Mind Body Link
Therapies that address the mind-body link are often recommended for those dealing with long-term pain. Stress and anxiety are common side effects of pain and can even make the sensation feel worse. The way the mind responds to pain also links to the perception of physical sensations.
Helping to reduce stress and change the thought patterns related to pain can therefore make a huge difference to pain perception. For this, many opt for hypnotherapy. When you are under hypnosis you focus on relaxation and letting go of distracting and intrusive thoughts. This temporarily tunes out the conscious part of your mind, opening you up to the power of suggestion. At this point, the suggestions used encourage pain relief.
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