Chronic pain sufferers turn to natural pain management techniques such as yoga
Chronic pain can be a frightening, lonely experience for patients who suffer from conditions such as fibromyalgia and persistent headaches. The National Headache Foundation reports that more than 29.5 million Americans struggle with migraines. Although pharmaceutical remedies exist, those who are in favor of trying more natural pain management techniques may find yoga helpful.
The holistic mind-body regimen first originated in the East many centuries ago, but has since grown in popularity among inhabitants of the Western World. Yoga promotes breathing exercises for stress relief, as well as gentle poses and stretches that work to improve endurance, stamina and flexibility. Those who engage in the program have reported significant benefits for multiple aspects of well-being, including the emotional, mental and physical.
The Canon-McMillan Patch reports that instructor Julie Booth has seen firsthand how the rejuvenating system has reduced pain for individuals with migraines.
"It's not a cure, but they've found that yoga can help reduce the frequency, duration and intensity of migraines," Booth told the news source. "It's important to stick to gentle, restorative yoga practice. A lot of these poses incorporate forward folding that draws you inward, calms you, soothes your nerves and reduces sensory overload."
Booth's workshops feature specific postures and breathing techniques that are designed to alleviate the symptoms of these often debilitating headaches.
She explained that yoga can also be beneficial for other chronic conditions, such as back pain, arthritis, multiple sclerosis and carpal tunnel syndrome.
The holistic regimen is not only gaining popularity among adults for its health-boosting effects, but also children. According to the Hingham Patch, kids as young as three years old are learning how to relax, breathe and stretch in order to achieve better focus and concentration.
"Starting yoga at a young age can [set] a lifelong pattern of being aware of how the body moves in space," said instructor Meg Durkin, quoted by the news source.
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