Trauma Informed Integrative Therapist
Zuzana Bubalova

Pain Relief and Hypnotherapy

When it comes to pain management and the ability to live a full and active life, hypnotherapy could prove to be one of the most effective forms of therapies there is, able to drastically improve your quality of life.

Hypnotherapy is an all-natural safe and non-invasive treatment that doesn’t have side effects.

Which long term conditions has hypnotherapy been shown to help?

There are several conditions for which hypnotherapy can help reduce the impact pain may have on everyday life. Below are a few examples.

  • Fibromyalgia – Symptoms of fibromyalgia can include widespread aches with muscles feeling stiff. Physical therapy, painkillers, and relaxation therapies are normally advised. Hypnotherapy and mindfulness may be able to help too.

Research:

Efficacy of hypnosis/guided imagery in fibromyalgia syndrome

Hypnosis for management of fibromyalgia

  • Cluster headaches and migraines – Cluster headaches involve a sudden and sharp pain. This can last anything from 15 minutes to a few hours and can be very painful.

Research:

Review of the efficacy of clinical hypnosis with headaches and migraines

A Comparison of the Efficacy of Acupuncture and Hypnotherapy in Patients With Migraine

  • Sciatica and back pain – Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve is irritated by the back. This can often occur after a slipped disc. The result is an ache down the leg for sufferers. Back pain is very common, with a number of different causes. Some back pains may be caused by a previous injury or the overuse of muscles.

Research:

Chronic low-back pain modulation is enhanced by hypnotic analgesic suggestion by recruiting an emotional network.