Pain should never be treated for its own sake, but if the underlying cause is known and your doctor gives permission, hypnosis can be very effective in relieving pain.

1. Hypnotherapy for Pain Relief

2. Introduction
Hypnosis is a mental state or a set of attitudes of
beliefs usually induced by a procedure known as
hypnotic induction, which is commonly compose
of a long series of preliminary instructions and
suggestions.

3. The use of hypnotism for therapeutic purpose
is referred to as hypnotherapy

4. The word hypnosis and hypnotism both derive
from the term “Neuro-Hypnotism” (nervous sleep)
by the Scottish surgeon James Braid around 1841.

5. Contrary to popular misconception that hypnosis is a form
of unconsciousness resembling sleep -contemporary
research suggests that is an actual wakeful state of focused
attention and heightened suggestibility with diminished
peripheral awareness.

6. Braid described hypnotism as a state of
physical relaxation accompanied and
induced by mental concentration
(abstraction).

7. Hypnosis is a relaxing, naturally,
occurring state of mind which
happens to us everyday. Each time
we read a captivating novel, float off
in a daydream or become engrossed
In a movie, we are in a natural state
of hypnosis.

8. Hypnosis is a heightened sense of suggestibility, such as
the suggestions given are accepted as being true and
effects the beliefs, habits, perceptions and behaviors of
an individual in various degrees according to the depth of
the hypnosis established.

9. The deeper level of hypnosis, the more
susceptible your subconscious mind is to
suggestion.

10. In the mid 1900's hypnosis popularity soared due to Milton H.
Erickson(1901-1980) successful psychiatrist that used hypnosis in his
practice.
In 1958 the American Medical Association & American Psychological
Association recognized hypnotherapy as valid medical procedure.

11. What is hypnotherapy for pain?

12. Hypnosis used to promote healing or a positive
development in any way is known as hypnotherapy. It is
very effective at relieving, controlling and managing
pain. Hypnotherapy is largely in use today as an
effective pain management tool.

13. Is it really therapeutic?
• Yes and No
Hypnosis and positive suggestions can change a
person's pain belief.
Hypnosis cannot treat will power issues.

14. Can it alleviate my pain?
Yes it can
Nearly 10% of people become so hypnotized as to
undergo surgery without anesthesia.
50% can experience post hypnotic pain decrease.
Once the root cause has been determined
hypnotherapy can provide the pain relief you so
desperately seek.

15. In General
Hypnotherapy for acute/chronic pain may be
directed to many levels of it's symptoms.
There is an ongoing body of research that
positive benefits from hypnotherapy in
acute/chronic pain treatment.

16. Cancer
Hypnosis finds applications at several levels when it
comes to cancer care. Pain is the most common
symptom aside from fatigue. Pain can be dull,
constant, wide spread and related to motion or it
may be sharp, localized or sharp. Anxiety is treated
as well since one feeds into the other, which makes
both worse. Hypnotherapy may be able to change
the quality of pain to associate it to coolness or
warmth or numb to make it less intense.

17. Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia has no cure and only symptoms can
be treated. Treatment is difficult and drug therapy
is not totally effective. Fibromyalgia sufferers seek
out alternative therapies such as hypnotherapy.
Hypnotherapy has been found to be more effective
than physical therapy and delivers better outcomes
when it comes to pain, fatigue and sleep.

18. Arthritis
Hypnotherapy is a popular treatment to help
those who suffer degenerative problems such as
arthritis (osteo and rheumatoid, et). A suitable
hypnosis treatment plan is devised for each
individual to help with symptoms and alleviate
suffering. Hypnotherapy works on physical &
psychological levels to give you the tools needed
to manage your condition

19. Neuropathy
Conventional treatment such as medication and
nerve blocks only partially significantly decrease
pain leading to a negative impact on life.
Hypnotherapy enables you to alter the mental
experience of pain resulting in significant
decreases of pain and the need for pain
medications.

20. Non-cardiac chest pain
When no obvious coronary artery disease of the
heart can be found to explain frequent chest
pain. Non-cardiac chest pain is poorly
understood and treated.
In 2006, hypnotherapy patients had reports of
being less bothered by the pain and had a
sense of overall well being.

21. Acute vs. Chronic pain
Acute pain may be mild and last for a moment
or severe and last for weeks or months. It
usually does not last past six months.
Chronic pain remains despite the injury healing.
Pain remains active for weeks, months and even
years. Its effects are both physical and
emotional.

22. Hypnotherapy
Many physicians, oncologists, nurses and other
health professionals recommend hypnotherapy
as a recommended treatment for acute and
chronic pain.

23. Hypnotherapy can help you manage your
pain. It can help motivate you to do exercises
needed for flexibility and movement. It will
help you function for longer time periods
without the discomfort you had experienced
in the past.
Pain does not have to control your life.

24. Sessions
Depending on the type of pain and source of
pain hypnotherapy can help to relieve pain in as
little as two to four sessions or sometimes more
depending upon the person and level of pain
and discomfort.
You will also be taught how at home as
long as the instructions are followed you should
not require further sessions.

25. Please be advised
Hypnotherapy does not replace qualified
medical care but it is a valuable added
treatment. Hypnotherapy can alleviate painful
symptoms allowing your body to work to work
at its best, allowing you to be more relaxed
during the day which in turn improves
concentration and focus.

26. Practice Policy
I am a certified hypnotherapist here to help you
manage your pain. However, any pain you have
should be evaluated first from your medical
doctor or doctor of chiropractic first to rule out
any underlying causes in which medical
treatment is required.

27. Contact Details
If you are interested in finding out further
information on hypnotherapy and pain care
then please Debbie Nicholson through clinic .
Phone: 248-477-3977
Or web site at:
http://www.docalandc.com