Did you know that more than 20 percent of Americans have chronic pain? It’s one of the most common conditions people experience and can range from mild to severe.
While pain is a real issue for many, its ability to affect our quality of life can be significantly reduced through hypnotic techniques as it is a natural way to promote healing and relief. Still not convinced?
Let us begin with understanding hypnosis first:
What is hypnosis?
Hypnosis is a trance state that some individuals use to manage pain and physical activity.
Recently, hypnosis has been gaining popularity as a treatment for chronic pain and other medical issues.
But is it effective? What are the benefits and risks of hypnosis for pain management? Can you have your choice of hypnosis methods like guided imagery, affirmations, and more from a trained professional? Let’s find out together!
Do You Have Chronic Pain?
Chronic pain is pain that lasts for more than three months and causes significant distress or disability. If you have chronic pain, hypnosis could make a difference to you.
In this article, we’ll look at how hypnosis can help with chronic pain control and management, including:
1. Reducing anxiety and stress related to pain management
It is no secret that we live in a society that heavily emphasizes perfectionism and high expectations. As a result, many people suffer from anxiety and stress related to their pain management.
Studies have shown that hypnosis can be used as an effective tool for relieving these symptoms. Hypnosis can help you to relax, which will help you get through the day without experiencing any unnecessary anxiety or stress. Hypnosis can also help you to focus on what needs to be done rather than worrying about
2. Decreasing physical discomfort
The body has a natural defense mechanism against pain called the “fight or flight” response. This response is activated when you are in danger, or if your body perceives that you are in danger.
For example, if you have been bitten by a spider or stung by a bee, your fight or flight response will kick in and cause some of the symptoms of fear (such as rapid heart rate, sweating, and increased blood pressure). As a result, hypnosis can be used to help decrease physical discomfort caused by anxiety.
Similarly, for example, if you are afraid of heights and climb up on a chair every time you go into your bedroom at night, hypnosis could help change this behavior so that it no longer causes any feelings of fear.
3. Improving sleep quality
Sleep is one of those things that we need more than anything else but often struggle with when it comes to getting it regularly.
If you struggle with poor sleep habits, then hypnosis may be able to help you get back on track again. It will you learn new techniques for sleeping better at night and getting rid of any bad habits that may be contributing to your lack of restful slumbering hours each night.
So, if your loved one is showing these signs of constant chronic pain, it’s best to get in touch with a certified hypnosis expert.
Rekha Shrivatastava at Blossom Hypnosis in Rochester, NY, offers pain management techniques and stress and anxiety management treatment.
Book an online appointment today by reaching out to us today, or calling us at 585-281-2988.
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