Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) is a rare autoimmune neurological disorder that causes progressive muscle stiffness, painful spasms, and extreme sensitivity to noise, touch, and emotional stress National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Mayo Clinic. It affects roughly 1–2 people per million, most often women in mid‑life, and can significantly impact mobility and daily functioning simplyneuroscience.org.

In recent years, SPS entered the public conversation when Céline Dion revealed her diagnosis and described symptoms she had experienced for more than a decade before receiving answers NBC Connecticut. Her openness has helped bring visibility to a condition many had never heard of. Others living with SPS have shared their stories as well, including individuals featured in medical interviews and patient profiles People musc.edu.

This episode explores what SPS is, how it affects the nervous system, and why its symptoms can be so disruptive. We also look at the role of clinical hypnotherapy…not as a cure, but as a therapeutic modality sometimes used to support people living with chronic illness, anxiety, pain, and stress‑related symptoms. Clinical hypnotherapy focuses on guided relaxation, focused attention, and mind–body awareness, which some individuals find helpful for coping with chronic conditions.

So the question becomes:
Could clinical hypnotherapy offer supportive benefits for people navigating the emotional and physiological challenges of Stiff Person Syndrome?


We explore the possibilities, the limitations, and the importance of individualized medical guidance.

Respectfully,

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