# 5 Minutes Prayer Eases Pain and Anxiety

> Prayer for five minutes cuts pain and anxiety faster than music.
- Title: 5 Minutes Prayer Eases Pain and Anxiety · Woman's World
- Summary: Prayer for five minutes cuts pain and anxiety faster than music. Five minutes of prayer reduced pain scores by 60% more than music, with anxiety improvements…
- Keywords: prayer, pain relief, anxiety, five minutes, medical care, study, women, Minutes, Eases, Pain, Woman's World
- Source: Woman's World — https://womansworld.com/wellness/pain-management/5-minutes-of-prayer-for-pain-relief-eases-aches-and-anxiety
- Author: Allison Nemetz
- Published: 2026-11-01T18:00:32+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: prayer, pain relief, anxiety, five minutes, medical care, study, women
## Study Finds Prayer Better Than Music for Pain
A multi-university study showed five minutes of prayer reduced pain scores 60% more than listening to music.
## Anxiety Improvements Lasted Six Weeks
Anxiety scores improved 200% more after prayer and stayed strong at the six-week follow-up.
## Prayer Helps Nonbelievers Too
The study found prayer reduced pain and anxiety for both believers and nonbelievers.
## How to Try Prayer for Relief
Ask a trusted friend or faith community to pray with you for five minutes to ease pain and anxiety.
## Benefits Last Weeks
The anxiety improvements from prayer lasted six weeks, showing long-term relief without side effects.
## Prayer as Care for Women
For women who often care for others, being prayed for is a gift that brings comfort and relief.
## Study Published in November 2026
This research appears in the November 9, 2026 issue of Woman’s World.
## Key takeaway

Five minutes of prayer reduced pain scores by 60% more than music, with anxiety improvements lasting six weeks.