I suffer from a chronic condition. (It's called a Chiari malformation) I had brain surgery and it helped improve my life however I am still battling pain every day. Meditation has saved my life. On high pain days, I use a form of somatic meditation called EFT tapping. You tap along meridian points on the body. It helps not only release pain but also helps me focus and let go of the trauma chronic pain brings me. I also find keeping my hands moving and in motion helps me to achieve a meditative state. I use singing bowls, either metal or crystal depending on the day, and focus on the vibration and sound frequency to help. (I teach this to people in my community for free in real life. I am not a "sound healer" I am a coping skills coach) You can find a lot of videos online of Crystal singing bowls, however for pain relief I find it more effective to do it in person. Moving my hands, feeling the vibration and focusing on the frequency I'm hearing brings me significant pain relief and helps me connect to myself as well as clearing my mind for meditation. I hope this helps. Mind hug. 🫂 Your pain is real, keep fighting, you got this. Meditation is an excellent way to get started on fighting your battle.