John W. Burns, PhD, associate chair for research, professor, department of behavioral sciences, Rush Medical College, Chicago, and coauthor of a study titled “Spouse criticism and hostility during marital interaction: Effects on pain intensity and behaviors among individuals with chronic low back pain,” published in Pain.
The way you react to your loved one’s pain can make it worse for him or her and erode your relationship. Here’s how to stop the vicious cycle.
