Hypnotherapy and chronic pain

Chronic pain is a prevalent and challenging condition that can significantlyimpact an individual's quality of life. Hypnotherapy has emerged as acomplementary treatment modality for managing chronic pain, showing promisein alleviating symptoms and improving patient outcomes. A systematic reviewwas conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of hypnotherapy in the managementof chronic pain. Electronic databases were searched for relevant studies publisheduntil ۲۰۲۴. Inclusion criteria included studies focusing on hypnotherapy as anintervention for chronic pain. The review identified a significant body of evidencesupporting the efficacy of hypnotherapy in reducing chronic pain intensity,enhancing pain coping mechanisms, and improving quality of life in individualswith chronic pain conditions. Studies also highlighted the potential benefits ofhypnotherapy in reducing reliance on pharmacological interventions for painmanagement. Hypnotherapy shows promise as a complementary treatmentapproach for chronic pain management, offering a non-pharmacological optionwith demonstrated effectiveness. Integrating hypnotherapy into multidisciplinarypain management strategies may contribute to enhancing patient well-being andreducing the burden of chronic pain on individuals and healthcare systems.

Keywords:

Hypnotherapy , chronic pain , pain management , complementarytherapy