Von Körperstrukturen zum Körperbewusstsein

Chronischer Schmerz verändert nicht nur das Körpererleben – er erschüttert das Selbstbild. Dieser Artikel beleuchtet, wie Embodiment als therapeutisches Konzept helfen kann, den Körper wieder als Ressource zu erfahren. An der Schnittstelle von Schmerzphysiotherapie, Psychologie und Mind-Body-Medizin zeigt er praxisnahe Wege, wie Embodied-Education, Bewegung und Selbstwirksamkeit als Bestandteile einer umfassenden Therapie bei persistierenden Schmerzen bedacht werden können.

Publication History

Article published online:
19 September 2025

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