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How To Cope With Pain
Through The
POWER Of MEDITATION
Dear
Friend,
The purpose of this site is to provide
information on methods and techniques on how to cope with pain with the use of
meditation, or in some instances, possibly even overcoming pain through
meditation.
Chronic pain sufferers spend millions of
dollars to find ways of relieving their pain. This site hopes to share a
process that is natural, and free.
Meditation: The Most Popular
Alternative Pain Relief Therapy
According
to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, meditation is the
most popular
alternative
approach for people in pain.
Annually, Americans make more than 100 million visits to alternative
practitioners for relaxation therapies such as meditation which leads the pack in terms of
popularity of use.
According to the study
conducted by researchers at Harvard Medical School led by David Eisenberg, MD,
mind-body medicine is the most widely used alternative therapy. And at the
heart of mind-body medicine lies the age-old practice of meditation; a
quiet, simple technique that belies an extraordinary power that has
scientifically been proven to boost disease resistance and maintain overall
health.
For many people who suffer from chronic
pain, spending quiet time in meditation has proven to be the first step in
learning how to cope with their pain. Over the years, thousands of
individuals have sought help at stress reduction clinics that teach meditation
techniques to people with pain. Their symptoms vary -from headaches,
arthritis, and back pain to anxiety, eczema, and many other conditions- but
their stories are remarkably similar: For those seeking help in coping with
their problems, meditation works.
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Learn a meditation technique developed almost 800 years before the
discovery of anesthesia. It is also taught by the Dalai Lama, and it works powerfully. A renowned Australian
physiologist, speaking at a recent 'Science and the Mind' conference in
Australia, shares his experience:
"I had a burnt hand, and when I used
that technique it was like an anesthetic had been injected into my arm."
By applying the meditation technique, he was able to have a
positive effect on "such a severe kind of pain as produced by an extensive
burn".
He continues,
"I was involved in a rope burn of my left hand, away
from any conventional medical help. .... The pain disappeared, almost by
magic." Each time he felt the pain, he
"could quickly banish it" by using
the technique.
He also uses the technique
"to cope with more severe forms of
suffering such as gastritis and arthritis." He also says,
"I have always
been likely to get [a] very painful stomach if I am forced to wait very
long after my habitual meal time, especially the evening meal, but now
found that I could make myself quite comfortable by using the [meditation
technique]. Likewise with the painful joints."
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How Pain Relief Is Attained Thru Meditation
(Why Meditation Decreases Pain)
1. According To Scientists:
The human body
can produce its own natural chemical self-stimulants
called endorphins. Among other things, this group of molecules alleviates stress,
reduces pain, and gives a feeling of pleasure.
Dr. Robert Heath (head of the
neurology/psychiatry department at Tulane University School of Medicine and
the first to implant electrodes in the human brain) found that when the brain is
stimulated by a pleasurable experience, it is capable of overwhelming or inhibiting other
stimuli. Thus, pleasure can overcome depression or pain.
Why Meditation Is Pleasurable:
What Happens When You Meditate
During meditation, when the brain is in
a highly synchronous and
coherent state (as measured by EEG brainwave biofeedback machines), it produces large quantities of these pleasure-causing neuro-chemicals,
i.e., endorphins, making the whole experience pleasurable,
giving an overall feeling of well-being. Many report a feeling of peace, happiness,
connectedness/ oneness, and a sense of wholeness when meditating.
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How Pain Relief Is Attained Thru Meditation
(Why Meditation Decreases Pain)
2. According To Me:
Based On My Personal Experience And The Experiences Of
Those Who Have Used My Methods
(WARNING: Due to graphic images, viewer discretion is advised.)
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Methods For Coping With Or Overcoming Pain
With Meditation
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The following helpful
techniques are provided by several experts on meditation as noted below.
You may visit their sites for more details. They
provide helpful information on meditation and may offer products (CD's/
tapes, books, courses, etc.) and services that may help you gain further
knowledge of meditation.
(Note: The list of exercises under each
category is arranged on a 'first-come, first-served' basis. In other
words, the organization that was first to share their meditation method was
listed first. So, these meditation methods are not arranged according
to the 'best' method because each of us will have different needs and goals
and preferences, and all authentic meditation methods will have their
desired effects upon dedicated seekers.
You may experiment with each one, and maybe even combine them to
suit your needs. Meditation is a very flexible tool.) |
Category 1: Breathing
One of the first steps in
meditation is being aware of your breath. This method involves the use of
specific breathing
patterns to bring about relaxation. Essentially, as you slow your breathing
rate,
the body relaxes, and the mind calms down, as well. Based on my own
personal experience, the more relaxed you are, the less pain you will feel.
1.
Meditation Exercise (provided by
an Anonymous Meditator (web
site
unavailable))
2.
Meditation
Exercise (provided by [Your Organization Name and URL])
3. Meditation
Exercise (provided by [Your
Organization Name and URL])
4. Meditation
Exercise (provided by [Your
Organization Name and URL])
5. Meditation
Exercise (provided by [Your
Organization Name and URL])
Category 2:
Transformational Life View
Meditation does not only involve breathing
awareness.
Many meditation traditions ask you to ponder on life-changing concepts such as what reality
is and who you really are. Understanding your True Self, and
experiencing your True Self directly thru meditation causes practitioners to
undergo a profound transformation of view. This transformation of view
leads them to a different way of looking at themselves, namely from a
perspective of wholeness. With this change of perspective, a new and
profound coming to terms with their problems and their suffering begins to take
place. From feeling out of control, helpless, and beyond help, they develop a sense of
inner peace and acceptance, and even a sense of the possible, a feeling of
calm confidence, and
control. This attitudinal and emotional transformation plays a major role
towards better health and often causes a reduction in physical symptoms and
improvement in a person's physical condition.
This transformational life view brings
about an
ability to act with greater balance and inner security in the world, especially
when encountering stress, pain, or illness. This
category includes the popular mindfulness meditation which is used extensively
by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn at his Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of
Massachusetts Medical Center that has helped thousands of chronic pain sufferers
and people with illnesses for over 20 years. But mindfulness meditation is
nothing new nor exclusive as you can see from the following exercises provided by
various meditation experts.
1.
Meditation Exercise (provided by
Jim Malloy of The World Wide Online
Meditation Center
(www.meditationcenter.com))
2.
Meditation
Exercise (provided by Bodhipaksa of Wildmind
Buddhist Meditation
(www.wildmind.org))
3.
Meditation
Exercise (provided by Vidyamala of
Breathworks
(www.peacemind.co.uk))
4.
Meditation
Exercise (provided by Sheila Gilroy of The
Insight Meditation
Society (www.dharma.org/ims/))
5.
Meditation Exercise (provided by an Anonymous
Meditator (web site
unavailable))
6. Meditation
Exercise (provided by [Your
Organization Name and URL])
Pain Relief Methods Related To Meditation
The categories below are related to
meditation and are actually steps used in the meditation process. So their
effectiveness can be enhanced with meditation: All these methods are most effective when combined with meditation.
As you will see, many of these methods are a combination of several methods.
It all depends on what works best for you.
Category 3: Prana/ Chi / Life Force
It is said that a life force flows through
our bodies, invariably known as prana or chi, and that this energy flows through
the body within a psychic nervous system composed of subtle channels.
There is an intimate relationship between our mind and this subtle nervous
system and we can control or direct this energy for improved well-being.
1. Meditation
Exercise (provided by
the Malaysian Meditation Society (web site
currently unavailable))
2. Meditation
Exercise (provided by [Your
Organization Name and URL])
3. Meditation
Exercise (provided by [Your
Organization Name and URL])
4. Meditation
Exercise (provided by [Your
Organization Name and URL])
5. Meditation
Exercise (provided by [Your
Organization Name and URL])
Category 4: Blue/ White/ Pink Healing Light
Similar to the Life Force (Prana, Chi)
concept above, these exercises use images of healing light. Many
meditation methods ask you to concentrate on a source of light between your eye
brows.
1. Meditation
Exercise (provided by [Your
Organization Name and URL])
2.
Meditation
Exercise (provided by [Your
Organization Name and URL])
3. Meditation
Exercise (provided by [Your
Organization Name and URL])
4. Meditation
Exercise (provided by [Your
Organization Name and URL])
5. Meditation
Exercise (provided by [Your
Organization Name and URL])
Category 5: Visualization/ Imagery
Visualization or imagery is a
commonly used technique to relieve
anxiety and pain. It involves imagining a pleasant
and relaxing, or
even exciting, place or
activity that has brought you happiness in the past or is appealing to you.
Mentally exploring this place or activity in great detail can help induce a
sense of calm.
1. Meditation
Exercise (provided by the Malaysian Meditation
Society (web site
currently unavailable))
2.
Meditation
Exercise (provided by [Your
Organization Name and URL])
3. Meditation
Exercise (provided by [Your
Organization Name and URL])
4. Meditation
Exercise (provided by [Your
Organization Name and URL])
5. Meditation
Exercise (provided by [Your
Organization Name and URL])
Other Methods?
If you have a method to help cope with
pain, or even overcome pain, that
is related to meditation, please share your experience. Email us at
support@painrelief-meditation-yoga.com*.
(Include your name/ organization and URL so readers who are interested in your
meditation methods can visit your site.)
* If you do not receive any response (once in a blue moon, server
problems occur causing undelivered email), email us here:
painrelief_meditation_yoga@yahoo.com
(painrelief_meditation_yoga@yahoo.com)
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What Happens During a
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How Using Visualizations May Bring You Relief
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Pain Relief - What’s In It For You?
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to Cope with Body System Triggers of Your Pain
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Relief: Using Your Subconscious to Alter Your Brain Chemistry
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Amplifier You May Be Able To Restrict Using Your Subconscious
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Dopamine Relieves Pain
– Try Encouraging Your Subconscious To Supply It
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Norepinephrine – A Factor in
Fibromyalgia Pain That Your Subconscious May Be Able To Curb
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Serotonin Kills Pain
– And May Be Available From Your Subconscious
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The Subconscious Mind As
Teacher: Why It Can Help You Relieve Your Pain
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Endorphins – Strong Painkillers
Your Subconscious May Be Able to Provide
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Glutamate – A Pain
Transmitter Your Subconscious May Be Able To Limit
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Crohns Disease and Stress
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Headache, Hypnosis, And
Stress, A Case History
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Stress Relief - An Industry
For Self Inflicted Stress
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Stress Relief in Minutes
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Healing From Within
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Why Pain?: An
Understanding of Pain as a Necessary Part of Personal Growth
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How the Subconscious Reasons
When It Communicates With You About Pain Relief
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All You Really Want Is
Feeling Good
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Alternative Approaches to
Pain Relief
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are for informational purposes only and
does not constitute medical
advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified
healthcare provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical
condition. The content on this site should not be used as a substitute for
professional health care.
This site focuses primarily on meditation. If you have
specific medical questions about pain and its treatment, it is recommended that
you consult with a medical professional. Pain is a signal that your body
has been damaged. To ignore pain could lead to serious bodily harm.
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