Yoga appears to be an effective treatment for neck pain and provides added benefits of improved psychological well being and quality of life, according to a recent German study.
A type of yoga, called Iyengar yoga, has been shown effective in other pain syndromes, including low back pain. This activity uses supportive props and the sequences of postures can be trailored to address an individual’s medical problem. It might enhance both the toning of muscles tension. Relaxation responses, therefore, could reduce stress related muscle tension and modify neurobiological pain perception.
The mainstay of conservative treatment for neck pain is non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, and the evidence of its effectiveness is contradictory while side effects, such as nausea and dizziness, are well known.
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Hindustan Times- Wellness,
02/01/2012
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