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Mindfulness and CBT: New Hope for Back Pain Relief

4/10/2025

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A groundbreaking study by researchers at Penn State and the University of Wisconsin-Madison reveals that mindfulness-based therapy (MBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can significantly alleviate chronic lower back pain. Involving 770 adults, the research demonstrated that these therapies not only enhance pain relief but also improve overall quality of life, presenting safer alternatives to opioid reliance.

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A groundbreaking study by researchers at Penn State and the University of Wisconsin-Madison reveals that mindfulness-based therapy (MBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can significantly alleviate chronic lower back pain. Involving 770 adults, the research demonstrated that these therapies not only enhance pain relief but also improve overall quality of life, presenting safer alternatives to opioid reliance.