The Psychology of Pain
Posted on 29th July 2024 at 17:56
Hi, I’m Katie and I work as an administrative assistant here at Bodyworks Physiotherapy. I’m also a Psychology graduate, having recently finished my degree at Essex University.
Psychology is my passion and is actually rather interlinked with my job. At Bodyworks we see patients experiencing all types of pain, which always reminds me of my studies regarding the relationship between psychology and pain - so I thought I would share!
Pain is incredibly subjective but I’m sure we can all agree that it’s an unpleasant and life-hindering experience. As individuals we all have unique pain tolerances, influenced by a myriad of factors. Below I’ve listed some fascinating research regarding individual differences in pain tolerance!
