Abstract
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic pain frequently co-occur. Patients with comorbid PTSD and chronic pain suffer more distress and disability than patients presenting with only one disorder. The present chapter provides a brief overview of the existing literature on the relationship between PTSD and pain. The goal of the chapter is to provide therapists and researchers with a guide to navigate the literature on this topic by addressing the following questions: (1) Why do PTSD and chronic pain co-occur? (2) Which aspects of this comorbidity should therapists take into account? (3) Are there treatment programs available for patients with comorbid PTSD and chronic pain? (4) What important issues still need to be researched? Finally, some advice regarding clinical practice is provided.
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Gómez-Pérez, L., López-Martínez, A. E., Ruiz-Párraga, G. T., & Sapach, M. J. N. T. (2016). PTSD, Trauma-Related Symptoms, and Pain: A General Overview. In Comprehensive Guide to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (pp. 333–350). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-08359-9_14
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