HYPNOSIS – THE UPPER EXTREMITY INSTITUTE

Pain Management & Neuromusculoskelatal Re-education Program

The UEI Pain Management and Neuromusculoskelatal Re-education Program, under the direction of Dr. Scott Fried, is based on 20 years of experience in treating patients with disorders such as::

chronic nerve pain and reflex sympathetic dystrophy
repetitive strain injury and carpal tunnel
cervical disc disease or brachial plexus nerve injury
low back pain and fibromyalgia

In fact we have achieved a 50% success rate in avoiding surgical intervention for many orthopedic and nerve injury problems, with a high rate of success in returning patients to life and work activities. This program incorporates a combination of pain management and neuromusculoskelatal relaxation training and progressive muscle relaxation techniques which allow patients to gain voluntary control over their pain, dysfunction and disability.

The technique produces actual physiologic changes:

decreases muscle spasm
lessens or eliminates nerve pain
increases blood flow to the extremities and nerves themselves
decreases inflammation and enhances immune system function
lowers blood pressure and decreases vascular spasm

The Program

The program consists of face-to-face formal group instruction with Dr. Fried teaching the patient the technique of pain management and neuromusculoskelatal relaxation training.. It is a formal education, rehabilitation and life modification program coupled with techniques to relax the muscles and mind to decrease pain and spasm, no different than physical and occupational therapy but with the advantage that it can be self applied any time it is needed and the relief is reproducible at will on a regular basis. After completing the initial session the patient will then undergo eight to 12 follow-up sessions. These are intentionally done with other individuals present, teaching patients that these techniques can be utilized by anyone, anywhere and in any situation.

Expectations

improved function and lessened pain
lessened need for medication and formal in-house therapy
lessened propensity toward recurrent injury
a healthier attitude toward work and personal life with less lost time from work.
decreased probability of surgery or repeat surgeries with improved responses and recovery time if surgery is needed.
improved ability to return to work activity, attempt modified work or pursue vocational rehabilitation and career alternatives.

WHAT IS Pain Management and Neuromusculoskelatal Re-education:

Neuromuscular Re-Education is a procedure where a patient is taught simple techniques to bring about physiologic changes in their nerves, muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints through life modifications and relaxation techniques to bring themselves to the alpha state, the place each of us goes every night just before we drift off to sleep. Instead, you do not sleep, you heal and the â€œchatterâ€ in our conscious mind is quieted. In this state, the subconscious mind is allowed to do what it does best, take care of the body. This opposite capacity of the body to stress out has been called the alpha state, meditation, self-hypnosis and the Relaxation Response. It is a conscious application of the bodyâ€™s innate ability to heal itself simply by relaxing.

MYTHS ABOUT Pain Management and Neuromusculoskelatal Re-Education:

Many people associate relaxation techniques, biofeedback and hypnosis with loss of control or doing the hula dance in a trance. It is actually the exact opposite, a heightened state of awareness and conscious acceptance of positive suggestions, which results in healing physiologic responses just like acupuncture, and therapy modalities such as ultrasound and massage. The difference is that the patient can do this for themselves, anytime and anywhere. It is a safe convenient easy way to limit medication, improve sleep, decrease pain and allow one to gain better control over their own life.

REFER A PATIENT:
call: 610-277-1990 x200 or 201
email: ueidoctor@hotmail.com

If you feel that any of your patients could benefit from a risk free, safe and effective way to deal with their pain and injury, please give us a call to schedule a consultation. If you have any questions or we can help in any way please donâ€™t hesitate to call.
~ Dr. Scott M. Fried