Psychological Trauma Exposure and Pain-Related Outcomes Among People with Chronic Low Back Pain: Moderated Mediation by Thought Suppression and Social Constraints.

Abstract

Background Research links people’s lifetime frequency of traumatic events to chronic pain. Attempts to suppress intrusive thoughts about trauma can paradoxically increase rumination, distress, and pain. Moreover, trauma-exposed individuals may experience social constraints against disclosure about their trauma, which might amplify thought suppression’s effect on pain.