Why does my pain feel lighter after meditation? Is it just mental?

Namaste Neha Ji, Born on 22nd July 1998 in Pune at 6:15 PM, you have a Cancer Sun and Gemini Moon. Your Gemini Moon makes your mind very "fast," which can lead to high sensitivity toward physical discomfort like headaches or stomach aches. The Neuroscience of Perception: What you are experiencing is a verified neurological shift, not just a mental distraction. Meditation decreases the activity in the Primary Somatosensory Cortex, which is the part of the brain that determines "where" and "how much" it hurts. The Logic: In guided meditation, you are training your Pain Awareness. Instead of the brain saying "This is a terrible headache," it starts to say "There is a sensation of heat and pressure." By stripping away the emotional judgment, the brain naturally "lowers" the pain signals. It is not a temporary respite; it is a Reframing of the Nervous System. You are essentially "training" your brain to be less reactive to the signals your body is sending.