July 24, 2025

Why do you think you still have pain? Individuals’ beliefs on the biopsychosocial factors that contribute to their chronic musculoskeletal pain: a qualitative exploration

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Negative psychological experiences often did not align with beliefs about their role in chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Participants with higher disability felt let down by healthcare and attributed their pain mainly to biological factors.
Positive coping strategies were linked to lower disability and perceived as beneficial for managing pain severity.
Understanding these beliefs can influence engagement with interventions like exercise and therapy for chronic pain.

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Qualitative exploration reveals beliefs about biopsychosocial contributors to chronic musculoskeletal pain, indicating implications for intervention.

Dunn et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Qualitative exploration reveals beliefs about biopsychosocial contributors to chronic musculoskeletal pain, indicating implications for intervention.