Besides pain reduction, what are the other benefits?
Hypnosis is used in treating patients to overcome negative habits, phobias, anxiety, fear and depression. Literally anything which is inside us, but outside of our control. Also, it is commonly used to help patients recall past events, which is useful in psychotherapy. Hypnosis is used to treat psychosomatic illness (physical illnesses or complaints that are largely caused by psychological factors). Professionals in the field have also found positive results in helping patients control appetite and reduce the levels of drugs necessary in the treatment chronic illness. (NB! Never cease taking medication which a Doctor has prescribed, even if you believe the condition has completely gone away. Hypnotherapists are NOT medical practitioners.
