Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
for Back Pain - Chronic
MBSR reduces chronic back pain by training attention toward present-moment experience, reducing the suffering added by catastrophising and fear-avoidance that maintain chronic pain.
How it works
Reduces pain catastrophising and emotional reactivity to pain. Decreases the self-referential processing in the default mode network that amplifies chronic pain. Builds acceptance and functional engagement despite pain.
What to watch for
The landmark 2016 JAMA study showed MBSR outperformed usual care. Best combined with physical rehabilitation. Not a cure for structural back problems but highly effective for the suffering component.
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