Great question! Firstly, hypnosis for pain control has been the subject of many studies and clinical trials. As a matter of fact, these studies show that hypnosis can influence how we perceive pain, effectively reducing its intensity. For example, brain imaging studies reveal that during hypnosis, the brain’s pain processing centers become less active. So this leads to a more comfortable experience for the individual. For more in-depth information, you can check out resources from the American Psychological Association (APA).