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Hypnosis: Clinical Use in Chronic Pain Management

Clinical hypnosis is an evidence-based option for reducing pain perception in fibromyalgia, cancer pain, IBS, and chronic low back pain.

Written by: Saygı Hospital Health Guide Editorial Board
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What is Hypnosis: Clinical Use in Chronic Pain Management?

Clinical hypnosis is a psychophysiological approach characterized by an increased capacity to accept suggestion in a state of deep concentration and focused attention. Hypnotic analgesia, hypnotic dissociation, and self-hypnosis techniques are used in pain management.

Evidence-based indications include chronic low back pain, cancer pain, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, postoperative pain, labor pain, migraine, and phantom limb pain. Meta-analyses have shown moderate-to-large effect sizes for pain scores.

Mechanistically, it modulates the cortical pain matrix, decreases the affective component of nociceptive signals, and improves coping strategies. It should be delivered by certified clinicians (physicians, psychologists, nurses).

Symptoms

Chronic localized or widespread pain
Lack of response to medical therapy
Concerns about opioid dependence
Cancer pain
Fibromyalgia
IBS pain syndrome
Postoperative pain
Pain accompanied by anxiety

Risk Factors

Chronic illness
Psychological stress
Depression
Trauma history
Low quality of life
Functional impairment
Sleep disorder
Drug intolerance

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • Multimodal therapy of chronic pain
  • Concerns about medication side effects
  • Failure of multiple therapies
  • Palliative care integration
  • Oncology supportive care
  • Children and young patients

Treatment Methods

01
Certified clinical hypnotherapist
02
Initial assessment and informing
03
Induction and deepening
04
Hypnotic analgesia suggestions
05
Self-hypnosis training
06
Daily home practice
07
Initial 8-12 sessions
08
Pain diary follow-up
09
Multimodal therapy integration

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