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Deepa Rani

Deepa Rani

10 months ago

Which type of meditation works best for chronic pain like mine?

For almost five years, the back pain repeated several times, and I was never able to get rid of the pain entirely. I did yoga, took some pills, and worked out, all of which did me good but only for a very short time. On the other hand, I want to confess that gradually I get very mixed up with all the different meditation methods like body scan, mindfulness, and transcendental meditation that I practice and hence, I find it very hard to keep up with a daily practice of meditation. Is there a single slow and long-lasting meditation method that is really effective for pain? My name is Deepa Rani, and I was born in Chennai on 25th July 1996 at 11:20 AM.

Acharya Shiva

Acharya Shiva

7 months ago

Namaste Deepa Ji, Born on 12th December 1996 in Chennai at 9:55 PM, your Moon is in Capricorn. Capricorns are disciplined but can get "overwhelmed" by too many options and methods. The "Gold Standard" Method: For five years of recurring back pain, the single most effective method is the "Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Body Scan." Why it Works: Unlike Transcendental Meditation (which is more mantra-based), a Body Scan directly addresses the Somatic Tension in your back. Long-lasting Healing: It is a slow, methodical process of moving your awareness through the body. It identifies "micro-tensions" you didn't even know you had. By doing this daily, you create a Holistic Meditation practice that is evidence-based and specifically designed for long-term chronic pain management.