Bioenergetics psychotherapists maintain that there is a strong connection between mind and body. Research has indicated that what affects the body, affects the mind and vice versa. This proves that the mental defences one might use to cope with pain or stress are anchored in the body as well as the mind. The patterns are understood by the bioenergetics therapists, which gives credence to the body and mind connection.
Read moreSeries hypnosis for chronic pain: Article 2 of 3 - Sciatica
Sometimes chronic pain can have an obvious cause such as a broken bone, torn muscles or ligaments, osteo arthritis, or cancer tumours. However, chronic pain can happen anywhere in the body, and if it happens in the lower back area of the sciatic nerve, may result in chronic pain. Unfortunately, people with severe sciatica that is also associated with significant leg-weakness, might be candidates for surgery to help relieve the excruciating pain from the nerve damage.
Read moreSeries Hypnosis for Chronic Pain: Article 1 of 3
Chronic pain is pain that generally lasts for more than 3 months. It can also last for months or even years, and happens in all parts of the body. Chronic pain may interfere with your daily activities such as working, having a good social life, and even a successful romantic relationship. Unfortunately, it can also lead to anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances trouble – all of which may make your pain worse.
Read moreSeries: How NLP and hypnosis can help resolve high blood pressure, also known as hypertension: Article 2 of 4
The mind is without doubt the most powerful tool that humans have. It is the root of everything we are, and all that we hope to be. The mind consists of 2 major parts, the conscious mind, and the subconscious mind. The subconscious mind is where everything is stored that happens, a mix of good memories, bad memories, harmful thoughts, unresolved trauma, and other issues of baggage we may drag with us.
There are certain triggers in the subconscious mind that can cause the conscious mind to react and respond in behaviours which are not always beneficial. Many of these behaviour patterns are negative, and result in stress and anxiety, which is a huge factor in high blood pressure issues.
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