A Bio-Psycho-Social approach

The biopsychosocial approach to pain, proposed by George Engel in 1977, promotes the interconnectedness of biological (e.g., tissue damage, nerve function), psychological (e.g., thoughts, emotions, coping mechanisms), and social (e.g., support systems, cultural beliefs) factors in pain perception and management.

It encourages a multimodality approach to your pain & health; a collaborative team of healthcare professionals (e.g., physicians, therapists, psychologists) working to address the various aspects of the patient's pain experience.

By addressing the various physical limitations, and psychological factors that contribute to pain, this approach can lead to - Improved Pain Management - Increased Patient Satisfaction - Reduced Reliance on Medications & Enhanced Function & Improved quality of life; helping individuals regain function and participate in activities they enjoy.

The bio-psycho-social approach recognises pain as a complex experience influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors, rather than solely a physical issue. The focus is a holistic, patient-centered approach to treatment.