Table 6 Patients’ perceptions and body self-care reports at the end of treatments
Classes of meanings | Global group | Segmental group |
|---|---|---|
Control: Personal influence on pain management | ||
|  | “I take care of my body as best I can; and I take care of my posture in the same way.” | “I know how to control pain better now, I know how to avoid things now that I didn’t avoid before (...) Now when I go to bend over, I do it more carefully. That way, I can avoid hurting so much. I’m much more careful.” |
Emotion: Emotions influence the painful experience | ||
|  | “Depression, you lying on the bed, hurts your back, so it really needs to be battled.” | “I feel more comfortable with the exercises. It’s really comfortable, that’s the word. Then I think that for greater comfort I forget a little about the pain (...). I feel more at the center. I’m enjoying it. I’m having fun. I feel more excited. |
Physical harm: Chronic pain is not hurting itself, and exercise should not be avoided | ||
|  | “I’ve already walked this week, which I couldn’t do [before]. Go out for a walk on the street.” | “My body is lighter. It was very rigid [before]. I am also getting to know myself better. In need of maintenance, I’ve learned to do the exercises.” |