A qualitative comparison of mindfulness meditation, cognitive therapy, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for chronic low back pain.

2021 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
pp. 317-334
Author(s):  
Brittany K. Cattanach ◽  
Beverly E. Thorn ◽  
Dawn M. Ehde ◽  
Mark P. Jensen ◽  
Melissa A. Day
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Cognitive Therapy ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Qualitative Comparison

Change in brain oscillations as a mechanism of mindfulness-meditation, cognitive therapy, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for chronic low back pain

Pain Medicine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa A Day ◽  
Natasha Matthews ◽  
Jason B Mattingley ◽  
Dawn M Ehde ◽  
Aaron P Turner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Cognitive Therapy ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Alpha Power ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Beta Power

Abstract Objective Psychological treatments for chronic low back pain (CLBP) are effective. However, limited research has investigated their neurophysiological mechanisms. This study examined electroencephalography- (EEG-) assessed brain oscillation changes as potential mechanisms of cognitive therapy (CT), mindfulness-meditation (MM), and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) for CLBP. The a priori bandwidths of interest were changes in theta, alpha and beta power, measured at pre- and post-treatment. Design A secondary analysis of a clinical trial. Setting University of Queensland Psychology Clinic. Subjects Adults (N = 57) with CLBP who completed pre- and post-treatment EEG and pain outcome assessments. Methods EEG data were examined for five regions of interest (ROIs); the primary outcome was pain intensity. Results A significant reduction in theta (p=.015) and alpha (p=.006) power in the left frontal ROI across all treatments was found, although change in theta and alpha power in this region was not differentially associated with outcome across treatments. There were significant reductions in beta power in all five ROIs across all treatments (ps≤.013). Beta power reduction in the central ROI showed a significant association with reduced pain intensity in MBCT only (p=.028). Changes in other regions were not statistically significant. Conclusions These findings provide support for the capacity of psychological CLBP treatments to induce changes in brain activity. The reduced beta power in all five ROIs indicated that all three treatments engendered a state of lowered cortical arousal. The growing body of research in this area could potentially inform novel directions towards remedying central nervous system abnormalities associated with CLBP.

Mechanisms of Mindfulness Meditation, Cognitive Therapy, and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (10) ◽  
pp. 740-749
Author(s):  
Melissa A. Day ◽  
L. Charles Ward ◽  
Beverly E. Thorn ◽  
John Burns ◽  
Dawn M. Ehde ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Cognitive Therapy ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Mechanisms Of Mindfulness

scholarly journals Moderators of Mindfulness Meditation, Cognitive Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Test of the Limit, Activate, and Enhance Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 161-169
Author(s):  
Melissa A. Day ◽  
Beverly E. Thorn ◽  
Dawn M. Ehde ◽  
John W. Burns ◽  
Amanda Barnier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Cognitive Therapy ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Low Back

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Hope and Pain Beliefs of Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (12) ◽  
pp. 18-23
Author(s):  
Marie Abdolghaderi ◽  
Seyed-Mousa Kafi ◽  
Alia Saberi ◽  
Saeed Ariaporan ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Cognitive Therapy ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Pain Beliefs

scholarly journals Mindfulness Meditation-Based Intervention Is Feasible, Acceptable, and Safe for Chronic Low Back Pain Requiring Long-Term Daily Opioid Therapy

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (8) ◽  
pp. 610-620 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandra E. Zgierska ◽  
Cindy A. Burzinski ◽  
Jennifer Cox ◽  
John Kloke ◽  
Janice Singles ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Opioid Therapy ◽  
Low Back
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