“Is most back pain psychological?”
I am a 40 year old female and I have chronic back pain. Is most back pain psychological?
7 Answers
The human mind and body are remarkably complex. I would never tell you that your back pain--or any other physical pain is psychological. Please see a specialist, e.g. orthopedist, pain management specialist, etc., There are also psychological methods to manage chronic pain, e..g. to accept it and live with it. But this is saying something different than root causing it as "psychological" in origin. This is reductionistic and far from accurate. Please see an MD to get a strategy for dealing with it.
It is wiser to consider if there is a known injury to the back or a form of misalignment, then consider how one's focus on the pain can increase your perception of pain. Psychological tools can be used to help mitigate pain sensation.
Actually, no. Most chronic back pain is physiological...although stress can certainly add to your pain. I’d suggest seeing a good back specialist before going further. If it seems psychological issues are a part of the problem, you may then want to seek professional help.
No, it's not. That's why you definitely rule out neuro-physical causes first. Of course back pain can be a psychosomatic symptom either concurrently or as a primary factor.
Hello. I believe the majority of all chronic pain is learned and emotional. Check out the Curable app.
Back pain can occur for a number of reasons beyond psychological. I recommend talking to you primary care physician first. Depending on your unique medical situation, tailored assessment and treatment options can be developed.
Best,
Jasdeep S. Hundal, Psy.D., ABPP
Best,
Jasdeep S. Hundal, Psy.D., ABPP
Take a peek at this link.
https://www.spine-health.com/conditions/depression/stress-related-back-pain
or
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/psychology-low-back-pain-201604259537
https://www.spine-health.com/conditions/depression/stress-related-back-pain
or
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/psychology-low-back-pain-201604259537
