Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

How it works

Benefits

Dosage & preparation

Preparation

Risks & contraindications

Highlighted claims

• MBSR is centred on mindfulness breathing, body scanning, mindfulness stretching, mindfulness walking, group reflection, and sustained home practice. — Effects of acupuncture and mindfulness-based stress reduction for chronic non-specific low back pain: study protocol for a 2×2 factorial randomised controlled trial
• The MBSR protocol requires 30 minutes of formal mindfulness practice per day for 5 days per week, plus 15 minutes of informal practice per day. — Effects of acupuncture and mindfulness-based stress reduction for chronic non-specific low back pain: study protocol for a 2×2 factorial randomised controlled trial
• MBSR is expected to act mainly on the psychological and behavioural dimensions of chronic pain rather than the physical dimension. — Effects of acupuncture and mindfulness-based stress reduction for chronic non-specific low back pain: study protocol for a 2×2 factorial randomised controlled trial
• MBSR may improve attention control, reduce mind-wandering and emotional dysregulation, relieve stress, anxiety, depression, and pain catastrophisation. — Effects of acupuncture and mindfulness-based stress reduction for chronic non-specific low back pain: study protocol for a 2×2 factorial randomised controlled trial
• MBSR may occasionally cause temporary emotional discomfort during practice. — Effects of acupuncture and mindfulness-based stress reduction for chronic non-specific low back pain: study protocol for a 2×2 factorial randomised controlled trial
• Prior evidence suggests MBSR may provide longer-term clinical benefit as an adjunct treatment for CNLBP. — Effects of acupuncture and mindfulness-based stress reduction for chronic non-specific low back pain: study protocol for a 2×2 factorial randomised controlled trial