Perspective on salutogenic approaches to persistent pain with a focus on mindfulness interventions.
Frontiers in pain research (Lausanne, Switzerland) January 1, 2023 Carole A Paley, Mark I Johnson 3 citations
Mindfulness can be a core element of salutogenic approaches to promote health and well-being for people living with chronic pain by rebuilding a fractured sense of coherence. Mindfulness techniques mediate neural processing and neuroplastic changes that alleviate pain, promote self-regulatory activity, regulate emotion, and catalyze health behavior changes. Integrating mindfulness into daily activities and community-based activities may help people live well with or without pain. Future research should examine mindfulness effects in real-life settings, considering social, environmental, and economic factors.