Pain Management

Nevertheless, modern society pain serves an important purpose by warning us of an injury, therefore, medical diagnosis is always necessary. It is the body's natural way of communicating a problem. Pain is very personal and individual with no two people experiencing it in the same way. It can be a very unpleasant experience. We often think of pain as a purely physical sensation but pain has biological, psychological and emotional factors too. especially if it continues for a long time as it can begin to affect all aspects of your life, including work, your relationships with family and friends, and your sleep and activity levels. How would your quality of life improve if you could manage your pain and reduce any discomfort?

Hypnotherapy is excellent at lowering stress and anxiety levels, both the general level of anxiety surrounding chronic pain and the discomfort related to chronic pain. combined with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to improve the inner mind and mood, changing habits, thought behaviours and beliefs can also help the sufferer to regain their self-confidence and self-esteem and alleviate any fears and or phobias that have resulted from suffering from chronic pain using various techniques e.g. relaxation breathing exercises, meditation, or nature walks can also relieve the strain and improve sleep patterns and to develop better coping skills for pain and other stressors.

Hypnosis for pain relief

Treatments that focus on the mind-body connection are often advised for individuals experiencing chronic pain. Pain is frequently accompanied by stress and anxiety, which can intensify the feeling of pain. The mental response to pain is closely related to the perception of physical sensations.

By reducing stress and altering thought patterns associated with pain, one can significantly impact how pain is perceived. Many people choose hypnotherapy for this purpose.

Studies indicate that hypnotherapy can effectively manage pain, chronic pain, and anxiety related to surgery. During hypnosis, you concentrate on relaxation and dismissing distracting thoughts, which temporarily suppresses the conscious mind, making you receptive to suggestions. At this stage, your hypnotherapist can suggest ways to alleviate pain. Most hypnotherapists also provide post-hypnotic suggestions, enabling you to practice self-hypnosis after your sessions conclude.