AI and Mindfulness: A New Way to Manage Pain - Neuroscience News
updated 7mo ago
updated 7mo ago
A new study, published in Biological Psychiatry, has revealed that mindfulness meditation engages distinct brain mechanisms to reduce pain compared to those of the placebo response.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-09-brain-scans-reveal-mindfulness-meditation.html
When you pay attention to your pain mindfully, you’re observing it without fear. Neuroscientists have shown that mindfulness increases feelings of safety by deactivating the brain’s fear circuits. This disrupts the pain-fear cycle and helps your brain interpret signals properly.