Clinical hypnosis is increasingly being recognised as an evidence-based, non-pharmacological therapy with a sound neurobiological basis. Hypnosis has been influenced by studies and research in the mind-body connection. It can potentially be used with different groups of patients and in a range of clinical settings.
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PAIN MANAGEMENT AND PAIN CONTROL
Hypnosis has therapeutic benefits both in pre-operative and post operative contexts. In the pre-operative context anaesthesia can usually be realised in minutes or even seconds. Patients in the stressful post-operative context can be incredibly responsive to the therapeutic effects of a hypnotic intervention, especially in providing analgesia and increasing quality of life day to day.
Our Benefits
Key benefits
These benefits highlight how hypnosis can be a powerful tool in managing and controlling pain, and improving overall quality of life:
01.
Reduction in Pain Perception
Reduction in Pain Perception: Hypnosis can help you adapt or regulate pain, reducing the perception of pain and making it more manageable.
02.
Stress and Anxiety Reduction
Hypnosis helps to manage any fear and anxiety related to pain, promoting relaxation and reducing stress, which we know can exacerbate pain.
03.
Improved Coping Mechanisms
Hypnosis can enhance your ability to cope with pain by altering your reaction to it, making it easier to handle when it occurs.
04.
Natural Anaesthesia
In a hypnotic state, it is possible to create natural anaesthesia, which can be particularly useful for chronic pain conditions, particularly for those people who can’t tolerate some medications to relieve pain.
05.
Enhanced Relaxation
Hypnosis promotes a state of deep relaxation, which can help relax the nervous system and make it less reactive to pain.
06.
Complementary Therapy
Hypnosis can be used alongside other treatments and therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy, to provide a comprehensive pain management strategy.
As a Clinical Hypnotherapist, over the past 5 years I have become passionate and inspired through helping people manage and control pain. All humans have experienced many types of pain throughout their lives, I am not telling you something new. We utilize the Biopsychosocial model of health when thinking about managing and/or controlling pain for our clients. We also use a range of complementary interventions including Hypnotherapy, Time Line Therapy ®, Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), Mindfulness and Meditation, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help our clients decrease the pain they experience whether it be acute or chronic pain.
Using Hypnotherapy and other complementary interventions we consider the whole person to enhance health and wellbeing (Holistic). We consider the mind-body connection. It is the quest for people to understand what they need for optimal health and create balance.
As a qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist, what I do know is, many people cannot use conventional medications and struggle to find relief for their pain for a range of different reasons. To manage our pain, we need to understand our pain from the inside out. Understanding your pain, can change your pain.
Whilst there are biological reasons and/or medical conditions that contribute to pain. There are multiple factors that come into play when someone experiences pain and how it makes you feel.
The Biological components
of pain and factors that impact our health include our genetic makeup, age, damage to tissues, dysfunction in the body systems, inflammation, immune functioning, hormones and of course our diet and sleep patterns. Whilst appropriate medical interventions are helpful with short-term or acute pain, they are less helpful when it comes to chronic pain.
Psychological components
are known to have a strong link to physical pain. By psychological components we mean: Emotions (What we feel) such as anxiety, fear, depression, anger and hopelessness. Cognitive (What we think) such as thoughts, beliefs, the meaning we assign to pain, memories, expectations and coping behaviours. Environmental contexts such as stress, traumatic experiences and the physical environment.
Social factors
such as culture, family, our relationships, social support, socioeconomic status, society, and access to care. As humans, we are social animals, and we need others to survive. Connection and belonging are paramount to our existence.
Your experience of pain is YOUR experience and can be complex.
If you believe your pain is real, no one should refute it. There is no doubt that pain is both physical and emotional.
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Using Hypnotherapy and other complementary interventions we consider the whole person to enhance health and wellbeing (Holistic). We consider the mind-body connection.
Acute & Chronic Pain
What is the difference between acute and chronic pain?
Acute Pain
Short-term, typically lasting less than 3 to 6 months.
It is usually linked to a specific injury or illness, such as surgery, broken bones, burns, or dental work.
It generally resolves once the underlying cause is treated or heals.
It acts as a warning signal to the body, indicating that something is wrong and needs attention.
Chronic Pain
Long-term, persisting for more than 3 to 6 months, and can continue even after the initial injury or illness has healed.
It can develop gradually or follow an acute pain episode.
It can often be associated with conditions like arthritis, nerve damage, cancer, or fibromyalgia. Sometimes, the cause may not be clear.
Chronic pain may persist despite treatment and can be difficult to manage.
It can lead to significant physical and emotional effects, including depression, anxiety, and reduced quality of life.
There has always been controversy about hypnosis and why it works, and many people are sceptical about how it works and its effectiveness. Scientists and clinicians do not have disagreement about its efficacy: “scientists have demonstrated that hypnosis treatment effectively changes thoughts, perceptions (including pain perception) and behaviour. (Jensen, Mark. P. 2011. “About Treatments that Work – Hypnosis for Chronic Pain Management: Workbook.” Oxford University Press, Inc., New York, U.S.A)
Note:
To participate in the complementary therapy of Hypnosis provided by Hypno2Minds Clinical Hypnotherapy you MUST have a referral from your General Practitioner (GP) and/or Specialist (Psychologist, psychiatrist and or other therapist) in relation to your diagnosis, and medications prior to any treatment being administered by our therapists.
