Genesis of chronic pain through the interplay of neuroplastic reorganization and psychodynamics

Authors

  • Christof Ammermann

Abstract

Chronic pain can induce chronic pain disorder which is fundamentally different qualitatively from acute pain. To understand this disorder, neurophysiological findings are equally important as psychodynamic considerations. The present article outlines the interplay of these factors, stressing the outstanding role of the body schema, i.e., the totality of sensorimotor automatisms.

Key words:
Chronic pain; Neuroplasticity; Body schema; Psychosomatics

Author Biography

Christof Ammermann

Dr. phil. Christof Ammermann, Facharzt für Anästhesie, Hypnosetherapeut, Psychoanalytiker, ist nach Studium von Psychologie und Soziologie und Medizin heute als Psychotherapeut, speziell Psychosomatik und chronische Schmerzen, in Kreuzlingen niedergelassen.

Korrespondenz: Dr. Christof Ammermann, Seeweg 25, 8598 Bottighofen, Schweiz

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Published

2004-04-01

How to Cite

Ammermann, C. (2004). Genesis of chronic pain through the interplay of neuroplastic reorganization and psychodynamics. Psychotherapie-Wissenschaft, (2), 79–87. Retrieved from https://psychotherapie-wissenschaft.info/article/view/399

Issue

No. 2 (2004): Psychotherapie Forum 12/2 (veröffentlicht bei Springer Wien New York)

Section

Special Issue

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