Some research has shown that acute pain is relieved by acupuncture in as many as 50 percent of back pain patients and as many as 70 percent of headache patients. Long term control of these problems, however, is less certain. How the process of pain relief is accomplished through acupuncture is not known, but for many people acupuncture is an effective means of relieving pain.
Scientific evidence is even more scarce about the effectiveness of hypnosis as a pain reliever .
Hypnosis is a focused state of concentration. Biofeedback, a related technique, may also be helpful in controlling pain. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. It is provided for your general information and is not a substitute for medical care or supervised medical treatment. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.