Pain February 2023 PMID 36095039

Disentangling self from pain: mindfulness meditation-induced pain relief is driven by thalamic-default mode network decoupling.

Gabriel Riegner, Grace Posey, Valeria Oliva, Youngkyoo Jung, William Mobley, Fadel Zeidan

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168
Peak: 7 in Aug 2022
across 6 sources since Jul 2022

Extended reach

587,177
potential audience

Total likes

220

Video views

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Jul 2022 – Oct 2023

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions frequently highlight significant findings from the article, particularly the connection between mindfulness meditation and pain relief, with remarks like 'separating the sense of self from pain' and suggestions that mindfulness could reduce postoperative opioid use. The enthusiastic tone and use of terms like 'possibility' and 'new study' convey a sense of excitement and urgency about how this research could change pain management approaches.

AgreementModerate agreement

The majority of discussions seem to align with the findings of the study, indicating a general support for the effectiveness of mindfulness in pain relief.

InterestHigh interest

Interest levels are high, as participants frequently reference mindfulness techniques and their applicability in various contexts.

EngagementModerate engagement

While some posts provide specific insights, others primarily share headline information without deep analysis.

ImpactHigh impact

Many users feel that the implications of this research could notably influence pain management practices in clinical settings.

Abstract in brief

  • Mindfulness meditation has been shown to effectively reduce pain through mechanisms that do not rely on the placebo effect, involving unique neural pathways.
  • A clinical trial utilized functional magnetic resonance imaging alongside pain testing to investigate how mindfulness affects pain perception in the brain, particularly focusing on the interactions between brain areas responsible for processing pain and self-appraisal.
  • Results indicated that participants practicing mindfulness meditation exhibited significant reductions in both behavioral and neural pain responses, associated with distinct changes in neural connectivity patterns.

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Neuroscience News
@NeuroscienceNew · X

“Disentangling self from pain: mindfulness meditation-induced pain relief is driven by thalamic-default mode network decoupling” by Gabriel Riegner et al. Pain https://t.co/ut3DcqKKdt

Jul 8, 2022 · 17 likes · 3 shares · 505,569 followers View post →
Chris Aiken, MD
@chrisaikenmd · X

Here's how #mindfulness might work in chronic pain: By separating the sense of self from the sensation of pain. Suggests new study of thalamic-default mode network connection on fMRI https://t.co/YfwpSYkw6d https://t.co/T0IaiUc2SK

Oct 23, 2022 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 8,208 followers View post →
Paul Watson
@DrPaul_Watson · X

Disentangling self from pain: mindfulness meditation–induced pain relief is driven by default mode network decoupling (differs from placebo mechanism) Acute pain model Possible application: - reduced post op opiate req? - day case arthroplasty? https://t.co/ysSxpeqWCY

Feb 3, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 708 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Disentangling self from pain: mindfulness meditation-induced pain relief is driven by thalamic-default mode network decoupling https://t.co/Cec4HGg1ym

Jul 8, 2022 · 2 likes · 41,602 followers View post →
Julie
@Qiyang_API · X

Source 1"Disentangling self from pain: mindfulness meditation-induced pain relief is driven by thalamic-default mode network decoupling", Pain, 7 juillet 2022

Jul 11, 2022 · 1 like · 50 followers View post →
Naukowo
@PodkastNaukowo · X

Czy pająki śnią o muchach? Czy skończy się koszmar o rysach na lakierze auta? Jak głośno krzyczą hieny i jak bardzo medytacja zmniejsza ból? Zapraszam na 43 odcinek @PodkastNaukowo! #naukowo #nauka #podkast #ciekawostki #informacje https://t.co/6ggbBSvTRq

Aug 10, 2022 · 1 like · 16 followers View post →

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Burning Nights CRPS
@BNightsCRPS · X

RT @DrPaul_Watson: Disentangling self from pain: mindfulness meditation–induced pain relief is driven by default mode network decoupling (d…

Feb 7, 2023 · 1 share · 10,649 followers View post →
Paul Watson
@DrPaul_Watson · X

Disentangling self from pain: mindfulness meditation–induced pain relief is driven by default mode network decoupling (differs from placebo mechanism) Acute pain model Possible application: - reduced post op opiate req? - day case arthroplasty? https://t.co/ysSxpeqWCY

Feb 3, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 708 followers View post →
JBAnderson
@JessAndersonIA · X

RT @chrisaikenmd: Here's how #mindfulness might work in chronic pain: By separating the sense of self from the sensation of pain. Suggests…

Oct 23, 2022 · 2 shares · 146 followers View post →
Chris Aiken, MD
@chrisaikenmd · X

Here's how #mindfulness might work in chronic pain: By separating the sense of self from the sensation of pain. Suggests new study of thalamic-default mode network connection on fMRI https://t.co/YfwpSYkw6d https://t.co/T0IaiUc2SK

Oct 23, 2022 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 8,208 followers View post →
Rose Munyi
@RoseMunyi · X

RT @NeuroscienceNew: “Disentangling self from pain: mindfulness meditation-induced pain relief is driven by thalamic-default mode network d…

Sep 1, 2022 · 3 shares · 86 followers View post →
Naukowo
@PodkastNaukowo · X

Czy pająki śnią o muchach? Czy skończy się koszmar o rysach na lakierze auta? Jak głośno krzyczą hieny i jak bardzo medytacja zmniejsza ból? Zapraszam na 43 odcinek @PodkastNaukowo! #naukowo #nauka #podkast #ciekawostki #informacje https://t.co/6ggbBSvTRq

Aug 10, 2022 · 1 like · 16 followers View post →
Julie
@Qiyang_API · X

Source 1"Disentangling self from pain: mindfulness meditation-induced pain relief is driven by thalamic-default mode network decoupling", Pain, 7 juillet 2022

Jul 11, 2022 · 1 like · 50 followers View post →
Reddit Journal of Science
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1/ Disentangling self from pain: mindfulness meditation-induced pain relief is driven by thalamic-default mode network decoupling https://t.co/Oy6MsKuxm5 #science #neuroscience #pain #mindfulness #relief

Jul 9, 2022 · 331 followers View post →
PulsePilot
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RT @NeuroscienceNew: “Disentangling self from pain: mindfulness meditation-induced pain relief is driven by thalamic-default mode network d…

Jul 9, 2022 · 3 shares · 5,572 followers View post →
Artemis Qld
@ArtemisCJD · X

RT @NeuroscienceNew: “Disentangling self from pain: mindfulness meditation-induced pain relief is driven by thalamic-default mode network d…

Jul 8, 2022 · 3 shares · 395 followers View post →
Neuroscience News
@NeuroscienceNew · X

“Disentangling self from pain: mindfulness meditation-induced pain relief is driven by thalamic-default mode network decoupling” by Gabriel Riegner et al. Pain https://t.co/ut3DcqKKdt

Jul 8, 2022 · 17 likes · 3 shares · 505,569 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Disentangling self from pain: mindfulness meditation-induced pain relief is driven by thalamic-default mode network decoupling https://t.co/Cec4HGg1ym

Jul 8, 2022 · 2 likes · 41,602 followers View post →