Psychophysiologic Treatment of Chronic Lower Back Pain

Psychophysiologic Treatment of Chronic Lower Back Pain

Research concerning the mechanisms and efficacy of psychophysiological treatments for chronic low back pain is reviewed. Despite methodological shortcomings, the literature supports the efficacy of a number of psychophysiological treatments. The mechanism of successful treatment is poorly understood...

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Veröffentlicht in:Professional psychology, research and practice research and practice, 1996-12, Vol.27 (6), p.561-566
Hauptverfasser: Gevirtz, Richard N, Hubbard, David R, Harpin, R. Edward
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Back
Back Pain
Behavior Therapy
Chronic Pain
Female
Human
Male
Pain
Psychology
Studies
Treatment
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Zusammenfassung:Research concerning the mechanisms and efficacy of psychophysiological treatments for chronic low back pain is reviewed. Despite methodological shortcomings, the literature supports the efficacy of a number of psychophysiological treatments. The mechanism of successful treatment is poorly understood. New models of pathophysiology of muscle pain are presented, and it is hoped that they will clarify treatment issues.
ISSN:0735-7028
1939-1323
DOI:10.1037/0735-7028.27.6.561