Meditation and pain

Meditation and pain is the study of the physiological mechanisms underlying meditation-specifically its neural components- that implicate it in the reduction of pain perception. Meditation is a behavioral method that has been used for several thousand years to monitor and regulate emotion and attention. Broadly speaking, meditation can be categorized into one of four modes (formal practices): focused attention, open monitoring, and compassion or love-kindness practices. In addition, there are sub-variations of each of the aforementioned practices that exist, such as prayer and zen.

Meditation and pain

Meditation and pain is the study of the physiological mechanisms underlying meditation-specifically its neural components- that implicate it in the reduction of pain perception. Meditation is a behavioral method that has been used for several thousand years to monitor and regulate emotion and attention. Broadly speaking, meditation can be categorized into one of four modes (formal practices): focused attention, open monitoring, and compassion or love-kindness practices. In addition, there are sub-variations of each of the aforementioned practices that exist, such as prayer and zen.