Can hypnosis help relieve the aches of arthritis and bursitis?
Dr. Lester A. Millikin, of St. Louis, presented a significant paper, complete with case histories and film, proving that many arthritic conditions have a psychosomantic origin. Such emotions as fear, jealousy, worry, love, etc.-one or all-may lead to conflict tensions. This can cause painful muscle spasms. Dr. Millikin’s theories have convinced many observers to feel that many sufferers are undergoing psychosomantic reactions which can be alleviated with hypnosis. Dr. John LeHew, of Oklahoma, experiented with 79 patients suffering from various types of musculoskeletal disorders, such as bursitis, arthritis, etc., and almost all-including 9 patients with painful bursitis of long standing-responded well to hypnosis. Of 17 rheumatoid-arthritis patients, 12 responded well with relief of pain and improved motion of the joints involved. A major advantage with hypnosis is that the subjects can be taught self-hypnosis which they can use whenever necessary. Hypnotic suggestion is often effectiv
