Hypnotherapy Case Studies

DOI: 12/19/2012. Patient is a 52-year-old female laborer who sustained injury to her neck, back, and right shoulder due to motor vehicle accident. Per OMNI, she underwent an emergency neck surgery with 5 screws at C5-7 and back fusion and rod placement at T8-10.

There is pain with lumbar flexion and extension. There is no aberrant behavior. The patient feels that he can perform increased activities of daily living with his current medications.

Per the medical report dated 03/29/2016 by Dr. Waghmarae, the patient believes that her left buttock pain has increased over the last month. She describes her pain as aching, throbbing and stabbing. She rates her pain symptoms as 8/10. Pain is relieved by medication, heat, ice and use of a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator (TENS) unit, and is increased by movement and standing for long periods of time. She states that her bilateral legs have also increased in pain severity over the last month. She believes because she is doing a lot of standing and trying to clean up her house. She states that pain is increasing in her left buttock. She is not involved in physical therapy, chiropractic, massage therapy or acupuncture. Palpation of the lumbosacral spine reveals abnormalities along the bilateral facet joints. There is pain in her axial lower back in all planes of lumbar motion that is

DOI: 9/30/2011. Patient is a 41-year-old male information technology computer support specialist who sustained injury while he was walking through a lobby when he slipped and fell. Per OMNI, he was initially diagnosed with lumbar intervertebral disc syndrome, myofasciitis and right arm strain. He underwent a right shoulder surgery on 07/16/13 and 12/22/15.

Based on the medical report dated 12/22/16, the patient was last seen on 10/13/16, and was recommended to have continued therapy. He has not had therapy secondary to insurance issues over the last month or so. He presents with ongoing right elbow pain status post cubital tunnel release and medial epicondylitis debridement, worsening with motion and activity, lifting, reaching, bending, upper extremity dressing, household

Sally Swift conducted a case study to relieve a woman of the side effects of chemotherapy through the use of hypnosis. Her study, Metastatic Cancer and Hypnosis, from December of 2016, allowed Shaz, an alias, to achieve a sense of self-control again with the use of relaxation therapy, self-hypnosis, and autogenic training. Shaz underwent five sessions of hypnosis along with follow-up phone calls discussing her progression. Medical hypnosis has an extensive association with the treatment of the side effects from chemotherapy. Medical hypnosis works well with the subconscious especially when the patient is open to suggestions.

11/25/15 Progress Report described that the patient has moderate to severe pain in his lumbar spine. The pain is 5-6/10-scale level. It is radiating, to his right leg; associated with stabbing; aching and sharp. There is limited ROM due to pain, with stooping, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, walking, standing, sitting, ascending and descending stairs. The patient reported difficulties performing his ADL. The patient also reported sleeping problems. The patient is not working since is injury. The patient is currently taking Advil 200 mg an ibuprofen. Exam of the lumbar spine revealed tenderness to palpation over the

DOI: 11/15/2010. The patient is a 56-year-old male sales representative who sustained a work-related injury when he tripped on a pallet. As per OMNI, the patient is diagnosed with strain to right knee, right leg and right shoulder and is status post right shoulder diagnostic and operative arthroscopy on 8/10/12.

DOI: 5/1/2015. Patient is a 57-year old male certified nursing assistant who sustained injury to her left shoulder due to rendering overtime almost everyday. Per OMNI, he was initially diagnosed with left shoulder sprain.

Based on the latest medical report dated 12/28/15, the patient reports right medial knee pain, described as aching and frequent. Associated symptoms

On examination, the patient appears to be in mild distress. Examination of the cervical spine reveals muscle spasms and tender and trigger point areas along upper trapezius, rhomboids and into the occipital area.

DOI: 1/25/2016. Patient is a 59-year-old female sales representative who sustained injury when she bent over and strained her neck. Per OMNI entry, he was initially diagnosed with neck strain. Patient has completed 20 PT sessions.

Based on the latest medical report dated 06/10/16 by Dr. Whalen, the patient complains of neck pain and left arm

12/07/15 Progress Report described a follow-up visit. The patient continued to report adequate pain with the use of Vicodin and Flexeril. Review of utilization review report indicated that these medications were no longer certified. However, TPI trial with anesthetic has been certified. The patient noted 5/10-scale level pain in the lumbar region without radiation. He denied any side effects of the medication. Examination revealed trigger points with a jump response on palpation of the lumbar paraspinal muscles. The ROM is restricted in the lumbar region secondary topain and stiffness. Faber sign is positive on the left. SI joints are non-tender. SLR and sitting SLR are negative. Treatment plan included Vicodin and Flexeril. Work status: Return to full duty; avoid lifting > 20 lbs and frequent bending activities.

As per medical report dated 4/18/16, patient complains of discomfort without bulging. Patient had attended 2 physical therapy visits. Patient also states that he is avoiding any lifting but still having the same discomfort; however, he did find the physical therapy helpful. Objective findings revealed tenderness noted in the left inguinal area. Proximal quadriceps and Sartorius region with pain on hip flexion versus resistance. Treatment plan include continuing with physical therapy for 6 to 8 more