Hypnotic Self-Regulation of Chronic Pain

Sachs, Lewis B.; Feuerstein, Michael; Vitale, John H.

doi:10.1080/00029157.1977.10403912

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“…The current findings are consistent with previous controlled trials and case reports, which indicate that training in self-hypnosis can Downloaded by [University of Chicago Library] at 11:08 19 November 2014 benefit persons with CLBP, at least in the short term (e.g., T. Barber, 1982;Crasilneck, 1979;Lehew, 1970;Sachs et al, 1977;Wain, 1980). The findings also extend previous researchers' work to outcome domains other than pain intensity, suggesting that hypnosis treatment can also result in improvement in disability (the extent to which pain interferes with function) and mood-two outcome domains that are of particular importance to persons with chronic pain.…”

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“…A number of case studies and controlled trials of patients with CLBP, in particular, support the potential efficacy of hypnosis training Downloaded by [University of Chicago Library] at 11:08 19 November 2014 for this condition (Crasilneck, 1979;Crawford et al, 1998;Edelson & Fitzpatrick, 1989;King et al, 2001;McCauley et al, 1983;Melzack & Perry, 1975;Sachs, Feuerstein, & Vitale, 1977;Spinhoven & Linssen, 1989;Wain, 1980). Spinhoven (1987) describes a number of strategies that can be used in conjunction with hypnosis for CLBP, including distraction (Toomey & Sanders, 1983) and reinterpreting of pain, paindirection, glove anesthesia (Crasilneck), pain transformation (McCauley et al; Wain), and ego strengthening to alter thoughts and images related to pain (T. Barber, 1982).…”

Section: Hypnotic Analgesiamentioning

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Hypnosis Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain

Tan

Fukui

Jensen

et al. 2009

International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis

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Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a significant healthcare problem, and many individuals with CLBP remain unresponsive to available interventions. Previous research suggests that hypnosis is effective for many chronic pain conditions; however, data to support its efficacy for CLBP are outdated and have been limited primarily to case studies. This pilot study indicated that a brief, 4-session standardized self-hypnosis protocol, combined with psycho-education, significantly and substantially reduced pain intensity and pain interference. Significant session-to-session improvements were also noted on pain ratings and mood states; however, follow-up data suggest that these benefits may not have been maintained across time in this sample. These findings need to be replicated and confirmed in a larger clinical trial, which could also assess the long-term effects of this treatment.

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confidence: 93%

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Hypnosis Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain

Tan

Fukui

Jensen

et al. 2009

International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis

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“…30 In fact, research indicates that hypnotic treatment of pain can have a large number of beneficial effects on symptoms and conditions that are not necessarily the target of treatment. These effects include such diverse outcomes as improvements in sleep quality, 31–35 creativity, 33 self-efficacy and confidence, 33,34 mood, 31,32,34,35 and socializing. 34,35 We are not aware of any clinical trials that have reported notable adverse effects associated with clinical hypnosis, consistent with the conclusion that hypnosis treatment has an extremely positive side-effect profile.…”

Section: Hypnotic Analgesiamentioning

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Neuromodulatory treatments for chronic pain: efficacy and mechanisms

2014

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Chronic pain is common, and the available treatments do not provide adequate relief for most patients. Neuromodulatory interventions that modify brain processes underlying the experience of pain have the potential to provide substantial relief for some of these patients. The purpose of this Review is to summarize the state of knowledge regarding the efficacy and mechanisms of noninvasive neuromodulatory treatments for chronic pain. The findings provide support for the efficacy and positive side-effect profile of hypnosis, and limited evidence for the potential efficacy of meditation training, noninvasive electrical stimulation procedures, and neurofeedback procedures. Mechanisms research indicates that hypnosis influences multiple neurophysiological processes involved in the experience of pain. Evidence also indicates that mindfulness meditation has both immediate and long-term effects on cortical structures and activity involved in attention, emotional responding and pain. Less is known about the mechanisms of other neuromodulatory treatments. On the basis of the data discussed in this Review, training in the use of self-hypnosis might be considered a viable ‘first-line’ approach to treat chronic pain. More-definitive research regarding the benefits and costs of meditation training, noninvasive brain stimulation and neurofeedback is needed before these treatments can be recommended for the treatment of chronic pain.

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“…During the past 20 years therapists have become cognizant of the utilization of hypnosis in the treatment of low back pain . (Cheek & LeCron, 1968;Crasilneck & Hall, 1975;Erickson, 1967;LeHew, 1970;Levit, 1973;Sacerdote, 1979;Sachs, Feuerstein, & Vitale, 1977).…”

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Hypnosis in the Control of Chronic Low Back Pain

Crasilneck

1979

American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis

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Hypnotic Self-Regulation of Chronic Pain

Cited by 15 publications

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Hypnosis Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain

Hypnosis Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain

Neuromodulatory treatments for chronic pain: efficacy and mechanisms

Hypnosis in the Control of Chronic Low Back Pain

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