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Hypnotherapy for Chronic Pain
Experience the power of hypnotherapy, a natural and non-invasive approach that can help you reframe your perception of pain, manage chronic pain conditions more effectively, and significantly enhance your comfort and quality of life
Why Hypnotherapy for Chronic Pain?
The methods I use for chronic pain therapy can help with pain, but as a society full of disease, stress, and anxiety then the pain becomes almost accepted as part of life. The heavy reliance on the medical world teaches us that if pills, potions, and surgery don’t work then we just have to put up with it. Well, I’m here to say NO! You don’t have to put up with it. There is another way.
If you are in pain I will always, 100% of the time, advise you to see your GP or medical professional to check for any underlying physical cause that needs to be found. So please consult these professionals before coming to see me as if you haven’t, then it would be unethical of me to begin therapy, and I will refuse to do so.
With pain, your body is sending a message, listen to it. What happens though when the message doesn’t need to be heard anymore and becomes outdated? For example, 10 years ago you had a fire in your house, the smoke alarm goes off, alerts to the fire, the fire gets put out that very night but the alarm keeps ringing for the next ten years! That’s what happens with most pain, the alarm wasn’t turned off and now it risks hiding new messages of pain. So imagine that someone invents a reset button for that alarm. Once the reset button is pressed it turns off the alarm so it can lookout for new fires. I work with pain in the same way. If the pain is no longer needed then I turn it off, just like you would turn the fire alarm off if there was no fire. Trauma is a perfect example: You fall over, twist your ankle. The pain prevents you from weight-bearing whilst the internal repair takes place. The problem is the pain keeps recurring as it wasn’t switched off after the repair.
Now take degenerative disk pain of the lower back. Our disks often wear out by the time we are 20. It’s a perfectly normal and harmless part of the aging process and an inevitable effect of gravity. However, ask any doctor if abnormalities in the structure of the back cause pain and they will most likely say ‘yes’. Yet when you ask why the incidence of back pain has increased exponentially over the last 30 years there is no answer. These abnormalities existed long before MRIs and other diagnostic tools were invented yet back pain wasn’t so prevalent as it is now, but now we have something physical to blame the pain on yet recent evidence suggests this blame is incorrect. Studies have shown that 2 identical groups. one with back pain and one without back pain, both have x-ray/MRI imaging and BOTH were shown to have degenerative disks! So with this knowledge, how can we say that degenerative disks cause pain?
Sometimes chronic pain therapy requires a longer process than one or two sessions and this will be discussed with you during the session. Deeply entrenched pain that is a mixture of emotional and physical pain can require an analytical approach which could take around 4 sessions to offer relief. Ongoing pain management may be required for existing medical conditions as a way of coping more effectively with chronic pain.
As a therapist I’m interested in two things:
- Do you want the pain?
- Do you need the pain?
If the answer is no on both accounts then there is a high probability that we can do some fantastic work together!
Pain is a feeling. Like all feel they are subject to change and to change requires a little adjustment to the way we perceive pain, this is done under hypnosis in the subconscious mind. Here are some of the conditions that I’ve been able to help my clients with:
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Migraines/headaches
- Post-surgery pain
- Chronic back pain
- Undiagnosed muscular pain
- Pain from cancer treatment
- Post-traumatic injuries. ie whiplash, vehicular accidents
- Frozen shoulder
- Idiopathic pain (unexplained pain)
- Neuropathic pain (problems with signals from the nerves)
What Next?
If you no longer want your pain or just want to make it become bearable and not have such an impact on your life then give me a call or send me an email. Pain is like a ball & chain around the ankles and I bet you’ve said to yourself “I don’t deserve this”. Let’s get together and see if we can help you become free again!
Who Should do it?
Choose hypnotherapy for chronic pain management to harness the power of your subconscious mind, enabling you to redefine your pain experience, gain control over discomfort, and embark on a journey towards improved well-being and a more comfortable life, Do you:
- Have chronic pain resistant to conventional treatments
- Wish to reduce dependency on pain medications
- Experience side effects from your current pain management regimen
- Need to address emotional and psychological impacts of chronic pain
- Wish to enhance your daily functioning and overall quality of life
- Believe in the potential of your subconscious mind to aid in healing
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What you will achieve
Here are some of the achievements you are likely to achieve by working with me to help resolve your problems
Improved Pain Management
Harness the power of your mind to better manage and reduce the sensations of pain, fostering a more comfortable daily existence.
Enhanced Emotional Wellbeing
Learn to cope with the emotional stress that chronic pain can bring, promoting overall mental health and resilience
Increased Activity Levels
As your perception of pain improves, you'll likely experience a rise in your physical activity and overall mobility
Better Sleep Quality
Effective pain management can lead to improved sleep patterns, providing your body the rest it needs for healing and rejuvenation
Reduction in Medication Dependency
Hypnotherapy can offer a natural alternative or supplement to pain medications, potentially reducing your dependency on them
Greater Quality of Life
By addressing both the physical and emotional components of pain, hypnotherapy can greatly enhance your overall wellbeing and quality of life
Commonly Asked Questions about Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic approach that utilizes hypnosis to access the subconscious mind, allowing for positive changes in thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. It is a safe and effective method of addressing various issues and achieving personal growth.
Yes, hypnotherapy is a safe practice when conducted by a trained and certified hypnotherapist. Clients are always in control and cannot be made to do anything against their will. The therapist guides the client into a relaxed state where positive suggestions and therapy can take place.
Hypnotherapy can help with a wide range of issues, including addiction, anxiety, weight management, smoking cessation, phobias, and improving confidence or motivation. It can also be used for relaxation, stress management, and enhancing performance in various areas of life.
The duration of a hypnotherapy session can vary depending on the therapist and the specific needs of the client. Typically, sessions range from 60 to 90 minutes, although some might be shorter or longer. It is important to discuss session length and frequency with your hypnotherapist.
The number of sessions required will depend on the nature of the issue being addressed, the individual client, and their goals. Some clients may see positive results in just a few sessions, while others might benefit from ongoing therapy. Your hypnotherapist will work with you to create a personalized treatment plan.
Yes, almost everyone can be hypnotized to some degree. It is a natural state of mind that we enter multiple times a day, like when we daydream or become engrossed in a book or movie. However, the level of depth achieved during hypnotherapy may vary from person to person
During hypnosis, clients typically experience a deep state of relaxation and/or heightened focus. It is often described as a pleasant and calm sensation, similar to being absorbed in a daydream or meditative state. Clients remain aware of their surroundings and are always in control of their thoughts and actions.
Yes, it is common for clients to remember the majority, if not all, of what happens during a hypnotherapy session. While the experience may feel dream-like, hypnosis is not a state of unconsciousness. You will be able to recall the suggestions and insights provided by the therapist.
No, you do not need to believe in hypnosis for it to be effective. Hypnotherapy can benefit individuals regardless of their beliefs or skepticism. The therapy is grounded in scientific principles and works by accessing the subconscious mind to make positive changes.
When choosing a hypnotherapist, it is important to consider their qualifications, experience, and areas of expertise. Look for certifications from reputable hypnosis organizations and ask about their training and background. Additionally, a good fit between you and the therapist is crucial, so trust your instincts and feel comfortable in their presence.