Body Awareness and Its Association with Pain Severity in Individuals with Chronic Neck Pain: A Systematic Review

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Recent scientific studies emphasize the importance of body perception and body awareness. Body awareness has been reported to be impaired in several chronic pain conditions. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between body awareness and pain intensity in patients with non-specific chronic neck pain. The PubMed, Cochrane Library and Pedro databases were searched for studies up to July 2024. Each database was searched independently using a specific replication search sequence. Two studies (one cross-sectional study, one randomized clinical trial) were included in this review. Based on the results of these studies, body awareness appears to be significantly associated with pain intensity in patients with chronic neck pain. Therefore, incorporating body awareness training into treatment plans is recommended as a potential mechanism for reducing pain intensity in chronic neck pain.

Tqam Metin : Semptom Health Researches - Sayı 2025 2(2) - Sayfa 14-20