When no therapy helps Psychic factors as the cause of pain

Medicines, massages, warm bath - If nothing helps against neck tension or back pain, you should also consider mental causes of the complaints. Among other things, exercise and relaxation can help.

Mental factors can be the cause of pain
People who suffer from back pain have already tried a lot: painkillers, physiotherapy, hot water bottles. Many sufferers will simply not be able to get rid of the symptoms. In such cases, psychological factors can be the cause of the pain. The German Society for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Psychosomatics and Neurology (DGPPN) has pointed this out in a message from the dpa news agency. Professor Arno Deister of the DGPPN stated, "When people are permanently exposed to stress factors and mental stress without consciously perceiving or adequately responding to it, this can manifest itself in physical symptoms."

Lack of exercise amplifies the problem
Mostly those who have depressive symptoms are more susceptible to pain. Anxiety disorders often go hand in hand with tension in the neck or back, as sufferers are usually also more muscular in their tenseness. It is usually a big mistake to avoid exercise in back pain. "Lack of exercise and unnatural posture lead to new tension and thus new pain," said Deister. It can create a vicious circle and make acute pain chronic. Depression is similar: it can increase listlessness or pessimism, which in turn results in lack of exercise and tension.

Exercise and stress management can help
Among other things, helping more movement, and preferably outdoors. But also back pain exercises and physical exercises to strengthen the muscles, such as by running stairs or abdominal training can help to feel better soon. Some rely on unconventional methods such as acupuncture or osteopathy. People who are overweight or obese should consider losing weight to relieve their back. In any case, relaxation exercises to reduce stress are advisable. For example, yoga or autogenic training is recommended. If you are in doubt, you should seek professional help to overcome stress. In most cases, the so-called psychosomatic diseases or disorders can be treated well with psychotherapy. This may be supplemented with exercise therapy. According to DGPPN, seven to ten percent of people are affected. (Ad)

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