Pain Management

Pain is not simply a peripheral sensation; it's also how the brain interprets and manages that sensation -- and we can do a heck of a lot with our brains to modify our levels of discomfort. Hypnosis allows you to alter perception, to narrow the focus of attention. It also allows you to detach yourself from concerns that might amplify the pain.

For example, if someone is experiencing back pain, they may be taught to imagine floating comfortably in a warm bath, applying a warm compress to the pain, or they could think of other imagery to filter the hurt out of the pain. While acknowledging that the pain is there, they can create distance between themselves and the discomfort of the sensation.