The next time your lower back acts up, try to quiet your mind before you reach for the opioids. Prescription pain relief is not only expensive, but it can also be addictive. An all-natural antidote? A few minutes of meditation can significantly reduce pain, even in those who have built up a tolerance to opiate pain medication, finds a new study published by The Journal of Neuroscience. To get centered, find a comfortable seat, set a timer for 3 to 5 minutes, and focus on breathing in for four counts and out for four counts.
Written Jen Murphy
This article was first published in the print edition of Yoga Journal Singapore,which is now Yogahood Online.
