Headache Management through Hypnosis: a Case Report.

Muhammad Rafiq

Author(s)

Muhammad Rafiq Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Management and Technology, C-II, Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract

Studies have shown impact of hypnosis on pain management. The current case report is focused to find the impact of a novel hypnotic technique for headache management. Unpublished data on old novel therapy has shown significant impact on pain management including headache. Our patient had gone through a complete physical examination and clinical interview. For the management of headache, a novel hypnotic intervention, Circle Therapy (CT), was applied. Before the induction of CT, the intensity of the headache was measured through a subjective rating scale (i.e. from 0 to 10) to be 9. Post-hypnosis rating was measured to be zero. This brief intervention provided an immediate relief from headache, however, this experience is limited to a single case. So, there is need to see the effect of CT on more cases and/or on different types of pain.

Publication Details

Page(s) 227-230

DOI DOI not available

Published Journal: Anaesthesia, Pain and Intensive Care, Volume: 22, Issue: 2, Year: 2018

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