In pain? Try meditation By Anne Harding , Health.com April 5, 2011 5:53 p.m. EDT Meditation can help people cope with pain, anxiety and other physical and mental health problems. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Even a brief crash course in meditative techniques can reduce sensitivity to pain Meditation relieves pain by helping people control their perception of pain The type of meditation used in the study is known as Shamatha, or "focused attention" RELATED TOPICS Meditation and Mindfulness Pain Management Medical Treatments and Procedures Health and Fitness Cognitive Science Alternative Health Care ( Health.com ) -- You don't have to be a Buddhist monk to experience the health benefits of meditation. According to a new study, even a brief crash course in meditative techniques can sharply reduce a person's sensitivity to pain. In the study, researchers mi
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