Comments on: Hypnosis and Chronic Pain http://brainblogger.com/2008/11/05/hypnosis-and-chronic-pain/ Topics from multidimensional biopsychosocial perspectives Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:44:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: thementalcoachhttp://brainblogger.com/2008/11/05/hypnosis-and-chronic-pain/#comment-603079 thementalcoach Sat, 12 Feb 2011 01:29:40 +0000 http://brainblogger.com/?p=1792#comment-603079 The problem, I think, with studies that involve using this tool we call hypnosis, is that a one-size-fits-all approach is used (necessarily for a good study). The reason that's a problem is people are different and the type of approach needed varies widely. With one person a simple glove anesthesia might suffice, with another, learning to access very deep levels of mental and physical relaxation might be best. With a third, regressing to a time when they had no pain, marking that feeling and cuing it might be the most effective result. When I work with chronic pain, it's all about digging into my hypnosis toolbox for the best tools (or combination) for that specific person. Not good for studies but really good to help people get relief from chronic pain. The problem, I think, with studies that involve using this tool we call hypnosis, is that a one-size-fits-all approach is used (necessarily for a good study). The reason that’s a problem is people are different and the type of approach needed varies widely. With one person a simple glove anesthesia might suffice, with another, learning to access very deep levels of mental and physical relaxation might be best. With a third, regressing to a time when they had no pain, marking that feeling and cuing it might be the most effective result. When I work with chronic pain, it’s all about digging into my hypnosis toolbox for the best tools (or combination) for that specific person. Not good for studies but really good to help people get relief from chronic pain.

]]> By: physiotherapy clinichttp://brainblogger.com/2008/11/05/hypnosis-and-chronic-pain/#comment-597980 physiotherapy clinic Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:50:51 +0000 http://brainblogger.com/?p=1792#comment-597980 <em>However, many small studies have shown similar results, and a plausible approach to treating chronic pain is to combine pharmacological, physical, and psychological modalities based on each patient’s needs.</em>Yes, I would agree with this statement. With so much attention to the physical aspect of the patient's injury, we often unintentionally omit the mental aspect. I believe hypnosis could be a very valuable contribution to the therapy process, especially those involved in traumatic brain injury, or severe auto accidents/work related accidents.Thanks for the post. However, many small studies have shown similar results, and a plausible approach to treating chronic pain is to combine pharmacological, physical, and psychological modalities based on each patient’s needs.

Yes, I would agree with this statement. With so much attention to the physical aspect of the patient’s injury, we often unintentionally omit the mental aspect. I believe hypnosis could be a very valuable contribution to the therapy process, especially those involved in traumatic brain injury, or severe auto accidents/work related accidents.

Thanks for the post.

]]> By: The Pros And Cons Of Hypnosis Therapy | Hypnosis Mind Controlhttp://brainblogger.com/2008/11/05/hypnosis-and-chronic-pain/#comment-381251 The Pros And Cons Of Hypnosis Therapy | Hypnosis Mind Control Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:53:38 +0000 http://brainblogger.com/?p=1792#comment-381251 [...] Hypnosis and Chronic Pain - After the initial 10-week treatment period, the patients in the control group were offered hypnosis therapy. Patients completed a 25-item questionnaire evaluating pain, fatigue, concentration problems, activities of daily living, … [...] [...] Hypnosis and Chronic Pain – After the initial 10-week treatment period, the patients in the control group were offered hypnosis therapy. Patients completed a 25-item questionnaire evaluating pain, fatigue, concentration problems, activities of daily living, … [...]

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