There are natural ways to relieve aches and pains and meditation is one of the ways health professionals suggest.
Many are suggesting incorporating the practice into daily life for ongoing pain relief.
This can provide a better way to alleviate pain than using pain relievers.
Meditation can help other aspects of your mind and body too as it goes a long way to reduce stress.
Stress is a leading cause of many illnesses and ailments because it lowers your immune system.
Why It Works
Jane Ehrman, a lifestyle medical expert, said the reason is stress affects your body and can cause pain.
Stress causes your body to release “fight or flight” hormones which can result in inflammation and joint pain.
Developing a calmness of mind results in fewer stress hormones being sent throughout your body.
Meditation also releases endorphins, which are natural pain relievers.
Areas around joints become more relaxed, reducing pain.
A study showed that a yoga meditation combination had more effect on relieving low back pain than drugs and even surgery.
Getting Started With Meditation
Find a quiet place where you won’t be interrupted.
Sit or lie down, close your eyes and focus on your breath.
Breath normally and deeply and pay attention to the rhythm of your breathing.
Begin to let go of body tension as you exhale.
Start with just five minutes of meditation.
Do it two or three times a week until you can do it for 20 minutes without thoughts wandering.
It will take about three weeks of daily meditation to rewire your brain to be more responsive and less stressed.
That is when you should see some real changes in your body.
Conclusion
Options exist to relieve pain that doesn’t include medication.
Meditation is one of those options and could prove beneficial to those who let stress affect their bodies.
Trying meditation is worth it since it offers a chance at being pain-free and is safe.
