 Chronic pain is a remarkably common problem. In fact, 3-5% of women and 2 to 4% of the general population are reported as having fibromyalgia, which is characterized by persistent muscular pain and fatigue (as well as sleeping problems, depression, and other problems).
The causes of fibromyalgia and chronic pain are still being researched, but the use of brainwave entrainment is proving to be a promising form of relief:
- In a comparative study on Fibromyalgia treatments by David Siever,
Audio/Visual entrainment beat out both medical and nutritional
treatments
in many ways, including reduction of pain and anxiety. Combined
treatment yielded even greater success.
- A study conducted by Mike Twittey successfully
reduced Chronic Pain in 15 participants over a two month
period. The Beck Depression Scale also indicated a significant
decrease in depression.
- In a case study conducted by Dr. Fred Boersma, a man with
a severe back injury was able to reduce his pain killer
intake from 35 extra strength Tylenol daily, to only
2 or 3 pills daily! The man also reported a more positive
attitude, no doubt due in part to the increase in endorphins
and serotonin that the light and sound sessions stimulated.
The Neuro-Programmer 3 includes sessions specifically
designed for the management of chronic pain, based on
the most
successful protocols from the research conducted so far.
Further
Reading
The Use of Repetitive Audiovisual Entrainment in the Management
of Chronic Pain, Dr. Fred Boersma, Gagnon, C, Medical Hypnoanalysis
Journal. 1992, Vol 7
Outcome of Medical Methods, Audio-Visual Entrainment,
and Nutritional Supplementation for the Treatment of Fibromyalgia
Syndrome, Kathy Berg, Host Mueller, PhD, David Siever and Donald
Seibel, MD, 1999.
Audio-Visual Stimulation as a Treatment for Chronic Pain,
Mike Twittey, David Siever
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