Acupuncture News and Research
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When hypnosis is relieving pain, what changes most significantly?
For individuals using hypnosis for pain control, what changes most is your perception of and emotional response to the pain. You'll find that the pain signals are dialed down, making them less distressing. Additionally, hypnosis can equip you with coping mechanisms and a sense of control over your pain, which Read more ...
Are there advantages of using hypnosis over drugs for chronic pain?
Also a great question! By and large using hypnosis for pain control has several advantages over relying solely on medications: No Side Effects: Hypnosis is drug-free and doesn't have the side effects that many pain medications do. Reduced Dependency: There's no risk of becoming dependent on or addicted to hypnosis. Read more ...
Can hypnosis help with chronic nerve pain?
Absolutely, hypnosis can be a valuable tool in managing chronic nerve pain. While it may not offer a complete cure, it can significantly improve your quality of life. In most cases, hypnosis helps by altering how your brain perceives nerve pain and equipping you with coping strategies to manage stress Read more ...
What evidence is there that hypnosis relieves pain?
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 Read more ...