Regulation of Emotions and Coping Behaviour in Patients With Chronic Recurrent Low Back Pain

Emotionsregulation Und Bewältigungsverhalten in Zusammenhang Mit Ambulanter Rehabilitation Oder Physikalischer Therapie Bei Chronischem Rückenschmerz

This study investigates effects of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation program or physical therapy in patients with chronic low back pain on emotion regulation and coping behaviour.

Hypothesis: Significant differences of negative emotions pre and post treatment and between groups after intervention.

Standardised questionnaires are used for investigation

Emotionsregulations-Inventar ERI Emotion Regulation Questionnaire ERQ Positive and Negative Affect Schedule PANAS Brief Symptom Inventory BSI-18

Inclusion Criteria:

• chronic low back pain > 3 months
• VAS >= 2
• understanding of german language

Exclusion Criteria:

• retired
• psychiatric disorders
• dementia
• sick headache
• chronic pain disease other than chronic low back pain
• patients with general contraindications of the therapy