Study on the effect of meditation on chronic pain
Akshay Dubey, Parikshit A Muley
November 2023
Back pain
Locomotor system
Meditation, Pranayama, and more
Rheumatism / Joints / Arthritis / Arthrosis
Women's health / Menopause
The research article discusses the potential of meditation as a useful tool for managing chronic pain, which affects millions of people worldwide.
Meditation, a practice that has its roots in various cultures, has shown positive effects on mental and physical health over thousands of years. It can enhance the body's natural pain relief mechanisms, reduce stress levels and increase body awareness.
There are various meditation techniques available for patients to incorporate into their treatment plan. While meditation is not a permanent solution, it offers a valuable tool for pain management. Mindfulness meditation in particular has been shown to significantly reduce pain intensity in clinical and experimental studies.
Research suggests that meditation can relieve pain, reduce stress, improve sleep and promote overall health. Scientific studies have shown that it reduces pain intensity, increases pain tolerance and improves quality of life for people with chronic pain.
While more research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms involved, the current findings are promising and highlight the potential benefits of meditation in the treatment of chronic pain.
The most important information on the study at a glance
- Indications
- Chronic pain
- Institution
- Physiology, Datta Meghe Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DU), Nagpur, India
- Title
- Study on the effect of meditation on chronic pain
- Brief description
- A study shows that meditation relieves chronic pain & stress and improves quality of life through mindfulness meditation.
- Original title
- Meditation: A Promising Approach for Alleviating Chronic Pain
- Link to the study
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38143667/
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