In this episode:

• What is clinical hypnosis?
• An exploration of three core meta-analyses on the effectiveness of clinical hypnosis in the management of pain
• A comparison to other treatments for chronic low back pain, including opioids, CBT & surgery

Why does the Pain Puzzle exist?

The Pain Puzzle is an educational series designed to bring you the latest science underpinning effective management of chronic low back pain.

This episode of the Pain Puzzle is brought to you by Relio.

Relio is a science-backed digital program that combines cutting-edge pain science education with the effective power of clinical hypnosis to address the key drivers of your pain.

Visit reliohealth.com to find out more.

References:

1. A meta-analysis of hypnotically induced analgesia: how effective is hypnosis?
2. A meta-analysis of hypnosis for chronic pain problems
3. Hypnosis and the Alleviation of Clinical Pain: A Comprehensive Meta-Analysis
4. Opioids for chronic noncancer pain: a meta-analysis of effectiveness and side effects
5. Oxycodone for neuropathic pain in adults
6. Rates of opioid misuse, abuse, and addiction in chronic pain
7. Satisfaction with, and the beneficial side effects of, hypnotic analgesia
8. The effectiveness of cognitive and behavioural treatment of chronic pain in the elderly
9. Hypnosis as an adjunct to cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy: a meta-analysis
10. Surgical versus non-surgical treatment of chronic low back pain: a meta-analysis of randomised trials
11. Rates, costs, return to work and reoperation following spinal surgery in a workers’ compensation cohort
12. Long-term safety and efficacy of closed-loop spinal cord stimulation to treat chronic back and leg pain
13. Spinal cord stimulation for low back pain

Disclaimer:

The content in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner.