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Lifestyle and chronic pain: double jeopardy?
Anne-Priscille Trouvin1, Nadine Attal2, Serge Perrot3
1Centre d'Evaluation et de Traitement de la Douleur, Hôpital Cochin, Université Paris Cité, INSERM U987, Paris, France; CETD and INSERM U987, Hôpital Ambroise Paré, Boulogne-Billancourt, France; Paris Saclay University, Versailles, France.
British Journal of Anaesthesia
|July 8, 2022
Summary
Patients with chronic pain often change their lifestyle. Analyzing lifestyle factors like diet, activity, and substance use is crucial for effective pain management and avoiding negative health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Pain Management
- Lifestyle Medicine
- Behavioral Health
Background:
- Pharmacotherapy for chronic pain yields suboptimal results, prompting patients to explore lifestyle modifications.
- Lifestyle factors significantly influence chronic pain outcomes, encompassing both detrimental (substance use) and beneficial (diet, exercise) elements.
Discussion:
- Lifestyle modifications require significant patient commitment and adherence.
- A non-stigmatizing approach is essential when discussing lifestyle factors with chronic pain patients.
- The interplay between chronic pain and certain behaviors presents a 'double jeopardy' scenario, exacerbating patient suffering.
Key Insights:
- Lifestyle modification is a critical, albeit challenging, component of chronic pain management.
- Substance use (alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, psychostimulants) can negatively impact chronic pain.
- Physical activity and a balanced diet are recognized as beneficial lifestyle interventions for pain.
Outlook:
- Future research should focus on developing supportive strategies for lifestyle changes in chronic pain patients.
- Integrating lifestyle interventions into pain management protocols can improve patient outcomes.
- Understanding the 'double jeopardy' of pain and maladaptive behaviors is key to holistic patient care.
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