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Meditation techniques to alleviate physical pain
Dandelion
London Veteran
in Meditation
I injured my back very badly at work last Saturday. I can hardly walk, and when I stand up I am hunched over. However, I have been thoroughly enjoying spending time off work with my cats, catching up on sleep and rest, and pinning on Pinterest (it's like crack, but for Buddhists lol ~ if my humour isn't to your taste I will blame the strong painkillers I have been prescribed that are making my head go woo wooo 
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It does make meditating a bit difficult though. So, are there any mediation techniques that are specific for alleviating physical pain that you have tried, and found to work well? I can't sit upright in lotus position, lying down is best for now. The pain killers help, but I would like to try and find a good meditation also for my current situation.
)It does make meditating a bit difficult though. So, are there any mediation techniques that are specific for alleviating physical pain that you have tried, and found to work well? I can't sit upright in lotus position, lying down is best for now. The pain killers help, but I would like to try and find a good meditation also for my current situation.
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Since our aversion to pain can be quite strong, I think by embracing it somewhat (not totally clinging to it, which I don't think is really possible anyway
I'd just say that keep doing whatever meditation you usually do, but in the position that's not going to kill your back.
Anyways, I hope you recover quickly!
It does sound funny, but when i stop trying to avoid the pain and i put as much awareness on it as possible and sit still (or in your case lie still :P) the pain tends to considerably lessen, at least it seems this way.. I sit and I focus on the feeling that before was so uncomfortable and undesirable but soon I kind of "mesh" witht he pain and it turns more into a feeling than pain if you know what i mean, and much more bearable
I hope this can help you in any way at all!
The strategy that helps most is to tell myself to just "let it hurt". During my day I often push past or try to ignore the pain in order to get things done. It is a relief and almost a pleasure of sorts to be able to just feel the pain without judging or fighting it.
I know it's not 'standard'.. but I tend to meditate to fall asleep, it works enormously well, as prior to this I had insomnia for 4 years. Basically, I need to open up my meditation sessions so that they don't include having the result of drifting off
I will try and find a position that is not too painful, nor conducive to sleep as maybe that will help. *runs off and searches for cushions and blankets for padding to prop myself up*
Live with the pain not against it. No need rushing back to work wait till it's healed then return. Try kriya yoga it helps keep the mind present. The kundalini mantras may help vibrate and relax the muscles in your back.
Not a great way to greet customers "Hello, what can I AAAAARRRGGGHHHHHHHH get you today madam?" :rarr:
I will get statutory sick pay, but it's not as much as I would usually earn (although I am grateful, it is better than nothing), so I do need to be back to better health soon. Otherwise I will end up in a pickle.
Best wishes to you all!
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