This study investigated the effects of brief mindfulness meditation
training on ratings of painful electrical stimulation. Findings indicate
that a brief 3-day mindfulness meditation intervention was effective
at reducing pain ratings and anxiety scores when compared with baseline
testing and other cognitive manipulations such as relaxation and a math
distraction task. The brief meditation training was also effective at
increasing mindfulness skills. Results suggest that meditation's analgesic
effects are related to reduced anxiety and the enhanced ability to focus
on the present moment. J Pain. 2009 Oct 21.
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