CHRONIC BACK PAIN & DEPRESSION

Scientists have published a large number of studies that have proven how our moods and pain – especially back pain – are intimately related.  These studies found that:
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• Depression increases the RISK of low back pain;
• Depression increases the INCIDENCE of back pain;
• Depression increases the SEVERITY of low back pain;
• Depression increases the DISABILITY associated with back pain;
• Depression is thought to be FOUR TIMES greater in people with chronic back pain than in the general population;
• Chronic back pain can LEAD to the development of depression in chronic back pain patients.

​For those who suffer from chronic back pain their diminished ability to engage in activities such as work, recreational pursuits, and interaction with family members and friends, can lead to a downward physical and emotional spiral that has been termed “physical and mental deconditioning”.
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​As the spiral continues, the person with chronic back pain feels more and more loss of control over his or her life. The individual ultimately feels totally controlled by the pain, leading to major depression.
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It seems that the relationship between depression and back pain can be described as a chicken-and-egg situation then. Either way, for anyone who suffers, a holistic approach providing support that looks at the whole person, is imperative for them to achieve long-lasting relief.
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