Pain is a Multidimensional experience that affects an individuals Psychological, Physiological and social functioning. When pain continues beyond the body's ability to heal and becomes chronic, the overwhelming stress that can developed in each of these areas of functioning may exacerbate the perception of pain, contributing to prolongation and increased acuity. As a result, the pain management community has come to recognize the need for more comprehensive and integrative non- pharmacological adjunctive approaches, such as Art Therapy.

http://www.painpathways.org/art-therapy/