Why do you think hypnosis is not used more often to relieve pain?

Hypnosis is not used more often to relieve pain primarily due to a lack of widespread understanding and acceptance within the medical community. Many healthcare professionals may be unfamiliar with its efficacy or training in its application, leading to skepticism. Additionally, there are regulatory and insurance barriers that limit its integration into standard pain management practices. Lastly, patients may also have misconceptions about hypnosis, viewing it as a mystical or unreliable treatment rather than a legitimate therapeutic option.