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Mindfulness and CBT: Effective Alternatives for Pain Relief

4/8/2025

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A groundbreaking study in JAMA Network Open reveals that mindfulness-based therapy (MBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) are equally effective in alleviating chronic low back pain for opioid users. Over a year, both therapies not only enhanced patients' pain relief and quality of life but also significantly reduced their reliance on opioids, presenting promising alternatives for pain management.

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A groundbreaking study in JAMA Network Open reveals that mindfulness-based therapy (MBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) are equally effective in alleviating chronic low back pain for opioid users. Over a year, both therapies not only enhanced patients' pain relief and quality of life but also significantly reduced their reliance on opioids, presenting promising alternatives for pain management.