Combined Acupuncture and MBSR Therapy

If combined therapy proves superior to either therapy alone, it would support integrated treatment models addressing both physical and psychological dimensions of chronic pain. Evidence on the combined use of acupuncture and MBSR for CNLBP and their possible interaction remains limited. Future research on combined acupuncture and MBSR should use MRI and electroencephalography to clarify how these interventions regulate pain perception and emotional regulation. Correlation analyses among outcomes may help identify mechanistic links between pain relief, emotional improvement, attention regulation, and functional recovery.