Relief From Chronic Back Pain - A Nervous System Meditation

Living with persistent back pain can be exhausting. It isn't just the pain itself. It can affect how you move, how you sleep, how confident you feel, and so much more. Well, this meditation is designed to help your nervous system experience moments of safety, to then have a lovely knock-on effect on finding relief from pain. We'll use slow breathing and mindful awareness to encourage your brain to become a little less protective. This meditation is based on modern pain science, which suggests that persistent pain is influenced not only by the body's tissues but also by how the brain and nervous system interpret signals of safety and danger. If you're new to these ideas, I'd recommend listening to my companion talk, The Neuroscience of Back Pain, before returning to this meditation regularly. Whether you've been living with back pain for weeks, months, or years, I hope this practice helps you feel a little safer, a little calmer, and a little more at home in your body.