Guided Imagery Relaxation For Pain. These images distract us from pain and provide us with a sense of comfort and control. Our imagination allows us to create positive pleasant images.
Our imagination allows us to create positive pleasant images. There are no side effects to guided imagery so nobody has to worry about using guided imagery too much or becoming addicted to guided imagery. Guided imagery places our mind into a state of deep relaxation reducing the presence of stress hormones decreasing muscle tension and ultimately shifting our attention away from pain.
Pain whether acute or chronic.
Through the relaxation that is achieved through guided imagery chemicals such as serotonin norepinephrine and dopamine are released to work similarly to the pain medications. Our imagination allows us to create positive pleasant images. Many people find relief from pain using guided imagery. It can be so effective that many natural childbirth instructors recommend it to their students to increase relaxation and reduce pain during labor.