Development and Interrelation of Pain, Depression, and Anxiety in Music Students: Does Successful Treatment of Pain Have an Impact on Mental Health?

Nicolas KalluskyCarolin AsselMichael GroßbachChristian SturmChristos I IoannouStefan Fassnacht-LenzChristoph GutenbrunnerEckart Altenmüller

Published in: Medical problems of performing artists (2023)

Physiotherapy was effective in reducing pain symptoms in music students affected by chronic musculoskeletal pain. However, physiotherapy did not improve mental health in pain-affected music students. Additional psychotherapeutic interventions may be needed to support music students with psychological comorbidities such as depression and anxiety.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
mental health
pain management
neuropathic pain
high school
postoperative pain
depressive symptoms