Abstract

Chronic pain represents one of the most significant global health challenges of our time, affecting over half of the world’s population and imposing substantial socioeconomic burdens on healthcare systems. Traditional physiotherapy approaches focusing primarily on tissue based interventions have proven inadequate for addressing the complex, multidimensional nature of persistent pain conditions. This review examines Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) as a transformative clinical approach that aligns with contemporary understanding of pain neurobiology and the biopsychosocial model. Through a critical analysis of current evidence, this paper explores how PNE reconceptualizes pain, its integration into physiotherapy practice, and its potential to revolutionize pain management. Evidence demonstrates that PNE represents not merely an adjunct to conventional treatment, but also a fundamental paradigm shift in physiotherapy that empowers patients, addresses cognitive-emotional dimensions of pain, and achieves superior clinical outcomes.

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