Pain And Meditation
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Pain and Meditation
Pain and Meditation
Summary:
In an open trial, ninety patients experiencing chronic pain participated in either a routine traditional maintenance program or a 10-week relaxation and stress reduction course. Researchers used the McGill-Melzack Pain Rating Index and other psychological tools to evaluate stress and psychological well-being before, during, and after the program. The results showed significant improvements in pain and mood among those in the relaxation group, including reduced present moment pain, increased activity, and decreased symptoms of anxiety and depression compared to the traditional group.
Keywords: meditation
Article Body:
In a study involving ninety patients with confirmed chronic pain, participants were divided into two groups: one receiving traditional care and the other undergoing a 10-week relaxation and stress reduction program. Researchers employed various psychological measures, including the McGill-Melzack Pain Rating Index, to assess stress and psychological states at different stages of the program.
Compared to the traditional care group, participants in the relaxation program experienced notable reductions in "present moment pain," activity limitations, symptoms, mood disturbances, negative body image, anxiety, and depression.
The integration of mindfulness meditation for chronic pain management is relatively recent in pain research. I would like to share my personal experience in this area. In my forties, I developed low back pain, which revealed a congenital malformation in my lumbosacral joint. X-rays showed a second-degree spondylolisthesis of L5 on S1. My orthopedist advised me to "learn to live with it," leading me to start using moderate pain relievers. Over the years, I required stronger medication, raising concerns about dependency.
I explored various treatments and discovered that regular physical activity, along with meditation, were the most effective. Among all the elements of my pain management strategy, meditation has been the most significant contributor. Even if my experience is a placebo effect, the benefit is real for me. Although I initially started meditation for other reasons, I accidentally discovered its pain-relieving effects. Regular meditation practice didn't reduce the pain itself but made it far less bothersome.
As I write this, I occasionally feel discomfort, but meditation has made it possible for me to be less aware of the pain, allowing me to pursue activities like a 27-mile hike on the Cascade Crest Trail. Recently, I have also explored quantum touch treatments, finding them beneficial.
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