Question:
So far I have used self-hypnosis to control lower an upper back pain for the last 2 1/2 years. I ask my unconsious to contract muscles in such a way as to relieve any spinal subluxations. I've let my unconscious mind become my chiropractor. I use this trance utilization rather than analgesia which might just mask serious back problems. Any comments on similar utilizations of hypnosis.

Answer:

I use an associative imaging technique which requires only very light trance to be effective. (Strict folk please note: used as a complement to manipulative therapy in chronic pain management cases). It's fast and almost invariably works well.

i would recomend you have the cause of the problem (hypertonia?) investigated by a qualified osteopath/chiropractic, or perhaps you have already done this?

In 1982 a lower back injury resulted in a fractured disk, which eventually deteriorated. Although the doctors told me that I would have chronic back pain for life, self-hypnosis has kept me pain-free about 90% of the time. However, if I attempt to lift anything heavy, my back makes me pay the price.

My autosuggestion was primarily to eliminate all unwanted pain while allowing enough pain to warn me if and when I tried to overwork my back. Thus far, after 15-years of tolerable back comfort with only occasional pain, "the proof is in the pudding."

I personally use self-hypnosis for results-only to keep my back from making me suffer chonic pain. However, the former injuries were diagnosed and treated.

With regards to headaches, the cause should first be diagnosed by a licensed physician (in order to assure there is no serious medical problem such as tumor, internal bleeding, etc.). Assuming it is ok to use hypnosis, the subconscious could be asked whether there is a SUBCONSCIOUS cause of the headaches. This approach is far more likely to have lasting results than simply giving suggestions for the end results.

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