Bioenergetics psychotherapists maintain that there is a strong connection between mind and body. Research has indicated that what affects the body, affects the mind and vice versa. This proves that the mental defences one might use to cope with pain or stress are anchored in the body as well as the mind. The patterns are understood by the bioenergetics therapists, which gives credence to the body and mind connection.
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Sometimes chronic pain can have an obvious cause such as a broken bone, torn muscles or ligaments, osteo arthritis, or cancer tumours. However, chronic pain can happen anywhere in the body, and if it happens in the lower back area of the sciatic nerve, may result in chronic pain. Unfortunately, people with severe sciatica that is also associated with significant leg-weakness, might be candidates for surgery to help relieve the excruciating pain from the nerve damage.
Read moreSeries Hypnosis for Chronic Pain: Article 1 of 3
Chronic pain is pain that generally lasts for more than 3 months. It can also last for months or even years, and happens in all parts of the body. Chronic pain may interfere with your daily activities such as working, having a good social life, and even a successful romantic relationship. Unfortunately, it can also lead to anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances trouble – all of which may make your pain worse.
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