Conference paper

SPORT AND MOVEMENT IN CHRONIC PAIN DISORDERS

Ulrike Trauner ; LNK Wagner Jauregg, Linz, Austria

Abstract

Humans were evolved to move. We need physical
movement to remain healthy and to maintain performance.
Pain limits our inborn ability to move and express ourselves.
As we move less, the pain grows, immobilizing us further in a
vicious cycle. Pain—including psychological pain—is
experienced through the body, manifesting in physical
postures, tensions, breathing patterns, etc. A holistic
movement programme incorporates both physiological and
psychological dimensions of the experience of pain. Our
understanding of pain must take into account both the physical
regulation of the body as well as the regulation of
consciousness. Sport and regular movement at appropriate
levels of intensity create a positive body sense and deepened
body awareness. This is the basis for analyzing, managing,
and transforming pain. In the treatment of chronic pain by
means of therapeutic sport, functional exercise goals are
complemented by awareness practices and an active attitude
towards pain.

Keywords

sport; movement; pain disorders

Hrčak ID:

76366

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/76366

Publication date:

29.10.2010.

Article data in other languages: german

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