Pain, whether it is a result of an injury, illness, or musculoskeletal condition, can affect all aspects of your life, draining you of mental and physical energy. Hypnotherapy can offer a safe, non-invasive solution without the potential risks and side effects of prescription medications or surgery. Here is a guide to how it works. 

How Hypnosis Helps With Pain 

Hypnosis can rewire the brain, influencing how you perceive information, including sensory clues like pain. Pain is essentially the body’s warning signal that something is wrong. A hypnotherapist will use their words to get you to relax entirely and enter a trance state, in which your mind is open to accept suggestions without judgment or apprehension.

While you are in this state, the therapist will use the power of suggestion to access the cortical and subcortical structures of the brain and alter the sensory components responsible for sending pain signals. Changing these components can decrease your pain sensitivity. 

The Techniques Used to Treat Pain 

Hypnotherapists can use different methods to alter your pain perception. These techniques may also decrease stress and anxiety, which is commonly associated with chronic pain. The therapist may train your mind to refocus away from the pain and onto something more pleasant, such as a relaxing location.

A technique called visualization, in which you imagine a serene place, like a quiet beach, may be used to accomplish this. The therapist may also use systematic desensitization, which helps you gain a sense of internal control over the factors, such as pain, that cause you stress or anxiety. 

If you’re interested in hypnotherapy to treat pain, anxiety, weight concerns, or other issues, turn to Hypnotic Solutions in Cincinnati, OH. Certified nurse and hypnotherapist Margaret Arthur has more than 31 years of experience in healthcare and has used hypnosis to help patients overcome a broad range of problems, from smoking addiction to IBS and chronic pain. Call (513) 205-5669 to speak with a team member to schedule an appointment. Or, visit the website to learn more about the practice and hypnosis.