{"id":62564,"date":"2025-09-25T12:58:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T10:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mivisalud.com\/?p=62564"},"modified":"2025-09-25T12:58:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T10:58:08","slug":"the-role-of-psychology-in-the-treatment-of-persistent-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mivisalud.com\/en\/blog\/the-role-of-psychology-in-the-treatment-of-persistent-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"The role of psychology in the treatment of persistent pain"},"content":{"rendered":"

Persistent pain<\/strong> or chronic pain<\/strong> not only affects the body: it also has a profound impact on the mind, emotions and quality of life. At mivisalud.com<\/strong>, we believe in a holistic approach to health, and that is why we explore how psychology<\/strong> can be a fundamental tool to alleviate suffering and improve the well-being of people who live with pain on a daily basis. <\/p>\n

What is persistent pain?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Persistent pain is pain that lasts for more than three months, even after the original cause has disappeared. It may be due to conditions such as fibromyalgia, arthritis, back pain, migraines or nerve injuries<\/strong>. This type of pain often leads to fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, sadness and social isolation. <\/p>\n

Science has shown that pain is not only physical<\/strong>, but a complex experience in which the mind plays a key role. That is why psychology has taken a leading role in the multidisciplinary treatment of chronic pain<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Why is psychology important in pain management?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pain signals from the body are interpreted by the brain. Factors such as stress, fear, negative thoughts or traumatic memories can amplify the perception of pain and hinder recovery. <\/p>\n

Chronic pain psychology<\/strong> helps people understand, manage and transform their experience of pain. It is not about “imagining” pain, but changing the relationship we have with it, with scientific evidence to support its benefits. <\/p>\n

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Main psychological approaches to chronic pain management<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n