How has Mindful Meditation Practice helped you lower pain levels?

Relief mindfulness from pain

Hi @mayoj and welcome. It looks like you're interested in learning more about mindfulness to get relief from pain. For that reason, I moved your message to this existing discussion:
- How has Mindful Meditation Practice helped you lower pain levels? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mindfull-meditation-practice/

I did this so you could read the previous posts and see the tips members like @rwinney @artscaping @jenatsky and @lioness have shared.

You might also be interested in this blog from Mayo experts in mindfulness:
- Health & Mindfulness https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/mindfulness-in-health/

Do you currently practice mindfulness? Or are you looking for guidance on how to get started?

I do the same thing, it certainly for me does not stop my pain but it very relaxing , unless I am unable to relax with due to the pain. I had mine on several times in the night last night. Check out Headspace, I love it. There are so many options for everyone. thanks for your post.

Hi there @mayoj, welcome, it's nice to have you with us. You've come to the right place to learn, receive support, and be able to connect through positive communication.

I live with chronic pain and use mindful meditation as one of my pain-management tools. Are you currently struggling with pain? How can I help?

I have been dealing with crps ( rsd) for over 20 years. But l still get down when pain get high. Does anyone out there have any way dealing with this?

Tell us more about this disease please.

Hi Mike, I think you'll really appreciate some of the pain management solutions in this related discussion:
- How has Mindful Meditation Practice helped you lower pain levels? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mindfull-meditation-practice/

I understand that seesaw of getting down when pain get high. It's not a good pairing, but happens all too often. You may wish to also see this discussion:
- Pain and depression, the one two punch. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pain-and-depression-the-one-two-punch/

Have you heard of Central Sensitization?

I'm not a graduate of the Mayo Clinic's Pain Rehab Center. However, I've began practicing southern Indian Mysore Ashtanga Yoga since 2020 as therapy for osteoarthritis and spinal stenosis. The practice includes eight areas or limbs including breath control, awareness, concentration, and meditation as well as physical poses that are performed in a continuous flow. This practice has changed my life in many ways with significant benefits in managing my orthopedic condition. You can find a summary of Ashtanga Yoga at the following link.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashtanga_(eight_limbs_of_yoga)
Keep in mind that most Yoga instruction in Western Europe and the United States focuses almost entirely on the poses and breath. However, there are many books available from Indian authors that cover the entire Ashtanga Yoga spectrum.