Development and feasibility of a mindfulness-based dance/movement therapy intervention for chronic low back pain.
Frontiers in pain research (Lausanne, Switzerland) January 1, 2024 Minjung Shim, Monica Gaydos, Natasha Goldstein-Levitas et al. 4 citations
A 12-week group program that combines mindfulness with dance and movement therapy was tested for feasibility in 18 adults with chronic low back pain. The program achieved 80% adherence and 100% retention, with 61% of participants reporting feeling better or a great deal better. No adverse events occurred. Participants described the intervention as enjoyable and reported that it provided practical tools for managing pain, reduced fear-avoidance behaviors, increased motivation for physical activity, and boosted confidence in managing pain. The findings suggest the intervention is acceptable and promising, supporting larger trials.