Hypnosis for the Relief and Control of Pain in Portsmouth

Pain Management HYPNOTHERAPY

Hypnosis has been used for centuries to control pain. From major amputations to the resetting of broken limbs, hypnosis is excellent for producing analgesia and anesthesia. The absence of pain is referred to as Analgesia is whereas Anesthesia means absence of any sensation. Indeed, hypnotist Jack Gibson performed over 2,000 operations using hypnosis while working on an emergency ward in Southern Ireland during the 19th Century.

Therapies that address the mind-body link are often recommended for those dealing with long-term pain. Stress and anxiety are frequently a common side effect of pain and can even make the pain sensation feel even more uncomfortable. 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. To obtain this result, many choose hypnotherapy.

When you are working with your therapist, you will be assisted in focusing on relaxation and letting go of distracting thoughts. This temporarily tunes out the conscious part of your mind, opening you up to the power of suggestion.

Rather than convincing you that your pain doesn't exist, hypnosis for pain management helps to manage any fear and anxiety you may have relating to your pain. It also helps to reduce stress and relax the nervous system to help it become less reactive to pain.

Of course, pain is a signal that something needs attention in our bodies. It’s vital that when you are considering pain management, you should be fully checked out by your GP before starting a course of hypnotherapy.

HYPNO-ANALGESIA

Research shows that medical hypnosis can help with both sudden (acute) and long-term (chronic) pain from cancer, burns, and rheumatoid arthritis. It can also ease the anxiety some people feel before surgery.

The American Psychological Association reported that ‘Hypno-analgesia is likely to decrease acute and chronic pain in most individuals, and to save them money in surgical procedures.’

HOW DOES HYPNOSIS HELP TO RELIEVE PAIN?

There are four main strategies used in deep hypnotic pain control. They are:

·           Distraction

·           Re-framing

·           Dissociation

·           Numbing