- Crisis Counselling
- Pastoral Counselling
- Spiritual Counselling
- Family Therapy
- Couples Therapy
- Forensic Psychology
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Pain Management
- Substance Abuse
- Addictions
- Learning Problems in Children
- Mediation
- Psychometric Testing
- Career Counselling
- Industrial Psychology
Dr Adelbert Scholtz
Christian Counselling Psychologist
HPCSA Number: PS 58157
Practice Number: 8639663
Gender: Male
Languages: Afrikaans, English, German
& Dutch
Range of Fees: According to the tariff
structure of medical aid funds; 15%
discount for cash payments
Consulting Rooms:
67 Brookside Village
Schapenberg Road
SOMERSET WEST
(Behind Vergelegen Medi-Clinic)
Phone for appointments:
021 852 6978 / 083 583 1476
E-mail:
adelbertscholtz@hotmail.com
Pain Management
What is pain management?
Pain management is necessary when significant damage is done to the body, resulting in pain. It allows you to cope with pain through various treatments such as prescription medication, physiotherapy and hypnosis. While doctors often prescribe painkillers to help cope with the pain, which can negatively impact one’s life, fortunately, there are alternative methods.
An effective way to manage chronic pain is through hypnosis, which can effectively reduce pain by influencing the two main structures deep in the brain that register pain, such as the frontal cingulate cortex and the insula. Hypnosis does not 'turn off' these structures, but rather modulates their activity, leading to pain reduction. However, it's important to note that hypnosis is not a substitute for medical treatment; it should be used alongside it for optimal results.
Chronic pain may also lead to anxiety or a depressive episode. However, there’s still hope because we can elevate the person’s mood through counselling or a specialised therapeutic technique known as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a treatment for emotional stress and pain.
Ever wondered about the Emotional Freedom Technique and what it involves?
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) tapping is a method based on the knowledge of meridian points, similar to acupuncture. It offers hope by helping restore the body’s energy and alleviating physical pain.
Why is pain management so vital?
Pain management is not just about alleviating pain; it's about empowering you to carry out day-to-day tasks with ease, without the debilitating effects of pain. Any individual with acute or chronic pain can take control of their life with the help of pain management techniques.
They may develop chronic pain due to the following conditions:
- Muscle and joint injuries
- Arthritis, a degenerative disorder
- Autoimmune disorders such as fibromyalgia and Lupus
- Chronic pain conditions
- Endometriosis
- Spinal cord-related injuries