Scientists from McGill University in Canada, as part of a research team, found that people who experienced traumatic events in childhood have an increased risk of developing chronic pain syndrome. results published In European Journal of Psychotraumatology (EJP).
The new study builds on the results of 57 previous scientific studies on the impact of traumatic events in childhood on future physical health. It involved the use of data from 82,6452 volunteers collectively. During the studies, information about the participants’ physical health was recorded. Subjects were also asked to report whether they had experienced physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, as well as various forms of neglect, as children.
One meta-analysis found that people who were exposed to various forms of abuse or neglect in childhood were 45% more likely to report chronic pain in adulthood compared to those who were not exposed to trauma. Additionally, childhood physical abuse was associated with a higher likelihood of developing disability due to chronic disease.
The study authors hope that understanding the precise relationship between childhood trauma and chronic pain will allow healthcare professionals to develop targeted strategies to reduce the long-term negative effects of violence. Scientists also stated that the mechanisms underlying the relationship between these two phenomena need to be further investigated.
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