Headache management through hypnosis: A case report

  • Muhammad Rafiq Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Management and Technology, C-II, Johar Town, Lahore (Pakistan)
Keywords: Pain management, Circle therapy, Headache, Suggestibility, Hypnosis, Psychotherapy

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 Unpublished data on old novel therapy has shown significant impact on pain management including headache.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.

Published
01-18-2019
How to Cite
Rafiq, M. (2019). Headache management through hypnosis: A case report. Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care, 22(2), 227-230. Retrieved from https://www.apicareonline.com/index.php/APIC/article/view/30
Section
Case Reports