The Intersection of Anger, Chronic Pain & the Brain
How we deal with and handle anger can have an influence on our pain levels. This recent 2022 research review article highlights that either overt anger expression like blowing up or anger suppression like holding our anger create more pain in the body.
We need to learn how to deal with anger, as it’s one of the primary emotions all humans generate. Reach out if you need more help in learning how to work with your anger as it can be influencing your recovery from chronic pain.
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Jim Prussack, MPT, MMT
Jim Prussack MPT, MMT is a licensed physical therapist and chronic somatic symptom coach who has been treating pain and other somatic symptoms for over 20 years. He specializes in chronic pain and chronic health issues using a brain and nervous system approach.
