J Holist Nurs September 2005 PMID 16049118

Loving-kindness meditation for chronic low back pain: results from a pilot trial.

James W Carson, Francis J Keefe, Thomas R Lynch, Kimberly M Carson, Veeraindar Goli, Anne Marie Fras, Steven R Thorp

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Many discussions show mild enthusiasm and curiosity about the study, with comments such as 'the reduction in pain' and 'emotional distress.' The tone suggests a positive outlook but also hints at a tentative interest, reflecting a collective openness to the meditation's benefits without deep critique or extensive engagement.

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Most discussions show support or positive reinforcement for the findings, such as references to the meditation reducing pain and emotional distress.

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Participants express moderate curiosity, with comments noting the relevance of the meditation for chronic pain management.

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Posts demonstrate a fair level of engagement by sharing personal experiences or reactions, but lack detailed analysis or critique.

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The discussions seem to acknowledge potential benefits, suggesting a moderate perceived impact but not long-term or widespread influence.

Abstract in brief

  • The study tested an 8-week lovingkindness meditation program for people with chronic low back pain and found that those who practiced it experienced reductions in pain, anger, and psychological distress compared to standard care.
  • Daily practice of lovingkindness meditation was linked to lower pain on the same day and less anger the following day, suggesting immediate and next-day benefits.
  • These preliminary results indicate that lovingkindness meditation could be a helpful complementary approach for managing persistent low back pain and associated emotional distress.]

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パターンもある 効果 慈悲の瞑想を7週間続けたらポジティブな感情が増大しうつ病の症状が減った https://t.co/A52FwNzNqe 慈悲の瞑想を続けた被験者は迷走神経の働きがよくなりストレスが減った https://t.co/CpnMhyyUb7 慈悲の瞑想に慢性痛や頭痛を減らす効果が確認された https://t.co/4mAjUmZzMK

Jul 20, 2020 · 188 followers View post →