Chronic pain affects over 20% of the US population. It can significantly reduce your mobility and functionality, and lowers your quality of life. The good news is, there are ways to manage and reduce chronic pain.

Here’s how you can curb your pain in a non-invasive way.

Using Hypnosis for Chronic Pain

Before we get into how hypnosis works, let’s get one thing straight. Hypnosis isn’t a way to persuade you that your pain doesn’t exist or make you believe that you can’t feel it.

Instead, hypnosis helps you learn relaxing techniques which you can then use to manage the anxious thoughts you have about your pain. The therapy session enables you to channel the power of your mind and be in control of the situation. This, then, helps you make positive changes.

So, how does hypnosis help in reducing chronic pain?

The strategies used help in redirecting your attention and reframing your thoughts. A hypnotist may instruct you to focus on your breathing or ask you to imagine a pleasant scenario. For instance, they may ask you to describe your “happy place” in detail or talk about a subject that interests you greatly. This diverts your attention from the sensation of pain and refocuses it toward positive emotions.

As a result, you’re able to focus less on your pain, and more on a pleasant situation. You’ll feel a lot relaxed and at ease, instead of worrying about your pain. By letting go of your distracting thoughts, you’ll then be more receptive to specific suggestions made by the therapist to reduce the pain. You can then use these suggestions after your session to achieve your goal.

How Effective Is Hypnosis For Pain Management?

Hypnosis isn’t an instant solution to your chronic pain. It takes time for an individual to learn relaxing strategies and implement them. However, it is an extremely effective form of treatment and has been found to work better and quicker than other non-pharmacological methods. Research has also shown that hypnosis provides both immediate as well as long-term pain relief.

That said, it’s important to acknowledge that every individual responds differently to hypnosis. A patient may notice a reduction in their pain within 2–4 weeks (or sooner), while for others the results surface further down the road. Ultimately, the goal of hypnosis treatment for pain management is to provide relief and also to help patients learn techniques they can use on their own when they need to.

Rekha Shrivastava at Blossom Hypnosis provides treatment for chronic pain through her subconscious mind healing techniques. As a certified hypnotist, she has helped several individuals learn how to channel their positive subconscious mind.

Book a Skype consultation with her today or visit her clinic in Pittsford, NY.