Relieve chronic pain with meditation

Struggling with back pain, arthritis, or other chronic pain? Vonda Wright, MD, explains how find relief with a simple relaxation technique known as mindfulness meditation.

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Find a quiet place, get control, and close your eyes. Breathe in and out at a natural pace.

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When other thoughts or feelings pop up, acknowledge them and refocus your breathing. [MUSIC PLAYING]

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Hi. I'm Dr. Vonda Wright with a simple pain relief tip. Whether you have back pain, arthritis, or another form of chronic pain, there's

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a simple relaxation technique you can use. It's called mindfulness meditation. This practice eases pain by soothing stress.

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Being mindful also keeps control of your alpha rhythms or the brainwaves that block distracting information.

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This means that a few minutes of mindfulness meditation each day can help you focus and tune out distractions, including pain

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signals and fears about pain. So let's give it a try. Here's how to start. Find a quiet place.

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Get control and close your eyes. Breathe in and out at a natural pace.

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When other thoughts or feelings pop up, acknowledge them and refocus your breathing. After about 10 minutes, open your eyes.

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This simple technique can do wonders for your pain and can even help your memory. You'll also feel better facing the rest of your day.