Psychosomatic Pain Treatment

Stress or anxiety may be causes of psychosomatic pain. It’s interesting to note that not everyone with these conditions develops physical pain. At this point, it’s unclear why some people do, and others don’t. There’s a good chance that environmental influences and genetics play a role.

Ruling out Systemic Health Problems

Psychosomatic pain treatment addresses the condition. It focuses on actual pain centers in your body. Because the mind boosts nerve impulses in these areas, you’re more likely to experience psychosomatic pain there. Typical conditions may include chest pains, a variety of skin conditions, high blood pressure, and gastrointestinal upset.

Since everyone is different, anyone who deals with a psychosomatic disorder may experience different symptoms. It’s impossible to say that everyone with anxiety suffers from high blood pressure. Therefore, Ardu Recovery Center experts stress the importance of a full physical workup before treatment. It’s vital to rule out any systemic health issue that may cause the pain.

Treating Causes of Psychosomatic Pain with Psychotherapy

Getting to the root of the psychosomatic disorder diminishes pain responses. Doing so is possible with targeted psychotherapy. Case in point is cognitive behavioral therapy. This modality encourages you to recognize areas of dysfunction in thinking, feeling, and acting.

Next, you identify the areas of negativity that you want to change. A therapist works with you on developing coping skills and strategies. Because this process takes more time for some than others, you work at your own pace. The goal is to find new ways of handling stressors and triggers so you won’t have more pain.

Another treatment option for a psychosomatic disorder is dialectical behavior therapy. Rather than dealing with areas of dysfunction, you work on emotional regulation. Therapists recognize that there will be situations that you’re powerless to change. That said, you do have the option of changing the way you react.

Managing the Pain Aspect of the Condition

It’s a common misconception that psychosomatic pain treatment makes the physical symptoms disappear overnight. That’s not the case. Furthermore, the discomfort you feel is real. Therefore, you need to find ways of handling the pain until it subsides.

Because treatment of the disorder is part of a comprehensive wellness plan, there are various therapeutic interventions. Examples include:

• Yoga therapy program participation that focuses on slow stretches and deep breathing exercises for relaxation
• Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy for handling pain symptoms on an energy level
• IV Amino acid therapy that balances neurotransmitters
• Mindfulness based stress reduction as a way to be present in the here and now, which cuts down on anxiety
• Individual and group therapy sessions that allow for goal-setting and peer support

Selecting a Residential Treatment Facility for Healing

Undergoing psychosomatic pain treatment part-time isn’t a good idea. Missed appointments and lag times between treatments prolong your discomfort. Most importantly, your quality of life doesn’t measurably improve. Residential treatment makes sense.

You immerse yourself in the therapeutic environment and work with specialists every day on building your strength. In the course of your stay, you learn to manage psychosomatic pain and the conditions that cause it. Don’t you owe it to yourself and your loved ones to rise up again? Contact Ardu Recovery Center pain treatment specialists today at 801-810-1234 to set up your initial consultation.