Introduction to Back Trouble Beliefs and Chronic Pain The experience of low back pain (LBP) is influenced by a complex interplay of physiological, psychological, and social factors, a framework often referred to as the biopsychosocial model. While anatomical injury or degeneration may initiate an acute episode, the transition from acute to chronic pain is profoundly […]
The Nature and Scope of Back Pain Beliefs Back pain beliefs represent the complex constellation of cognitions, attitudes, expectations, and attributions that individuals hold regarding the cause, prognosis, and appropriate management of their spinal discomfort. These beliefs are not merely secondary reactions to physical pain; rather, they serve as powerful, often primary, determinants of disability, […]