Yoga and Science in Pain Care

Yoga and Science in Pain Care
Author: Neil Pearson
Publisher: Singing Dragon
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2019-08-21
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0857013548

This book takes an integrated approach to pain rehabilitation and combines pain science, rehabilitation and yoga with evidence-based approaches from respected contributors. They demonstrate how to integrate the concepts, philosophies and practices of yoga and pain science in working with people in pain. An essential and often overlooked part of pain rehabilitation is listening to, working with, learning from, and validating the person in pain's lived experience. The book expounds on the movement to a more patient-valued, partnership-based biopsychosocial-spiritual model of healthcare where the patient is an active and empowered participant, as opposed to a model where the healthcare provider is 'fixing' the passive patient. It also explains how practitioners can address the entire human being in pain, and how to include the person as an expert for more effective and self-empowered care.

Yoga for Pain Relief

Yoga for Pain Relief
Author: Kelly McGonigal
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2009-12-02
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 157224965X

It's no secret that yoga increases muscular flexibility and strength, but you may not know that yoga is a proven treatment for back pain, knee pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and other chronic pain conditions. Yoga also helps to ease the stress, anxiety, and depression that can create and reinforce pain, making you feel more comfortable in both your mind and your body. Written by a yoga instructor and former chronic pain sufferer, Yoga for Pain Relief is packed with gentle postures and practical strategies for ending pain. This complete mind-body tool kit for healing also includes deep relaxation practices drawn from the yogic tradition and psychological techniques for helping you make peace with your body and dissolve pain. As the ancient practice of yoga releases the hold that chronic pain has over your life, you will begin to feel more like yourself again.

Yoga Therapy as a Creative Response to Pain

Yoga Therapy as a Creative Response to Pain
Author: Matthew J. Taylor
Publisher: Singing Dragon
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2018-05-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0857013157

Supporting yoga therapists to create a programme of care for those living with chronic pain, this guide brings pain science, creativity and yoga together for the first time. It includes the emotional, cognitive, social and spiritual in its definition of pain and acknowledges there that is no simple physical 'fix'. The book offers advice on creating an environment that restores hope and meaning to clients, and on building a successful business by creating a community of support. Matt Taylor's blend of creativity and yoga came from his own chronic spine pain as a physical therapist and his discovery of yoga therapy which led to his yoga-based rehabilitation clinic.

Yoga for Back Pain

Yoga for Back Pain
Author: Loren Fishman
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2012-05-14
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0393343316

"To many of his patients [Dr. Fishman] is a miracle worker." —Jane E. Brody, New York Times “Stunningly innovative. . . . This is the first book in which the different causes of back pain are identified and assigned appropriate yoga poses. Individuals of any age, even those unfamiliar with yoga, will be able to follow Dr. Fishman’s simple instructions.” —Joan White, Iyengar Yoga National Association of the United States Let internationally renowned rehabilitation specialist Loren Fishman, MD, be your personal instructor for a healthier back! With down-to-earth techniques and instruction for all levels, Cure Back Pain with Yoga helps you: • distinguish between the nine major causes of backache; • target your source of pain through diagnosis-specific yoga poses; • manage, reduce, and ultimately end your pain. Depending on the severity and chronicity of your pain, the postures in this guide, described in detail and illustrated by photographs, will help you determine how to start your own yoga practice or alter your existing practice in order to achieve lasting comfort and strength.

Handbook of Research on Evidence-Based Perspectives on the Psychophysiology of Yoga and Its Applications

Handbook of Research on Evidence-Based Perspectives on the Psychophysiology of Yoga and Its Applications
Author: Telles, Shirley
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 577
Release: 2020-08-28
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1799832554

While yoga was originally intended to be practiced for spiritual growth, there is an increasing interest in applying yoga in all areas of life. It is important to understand this ancient science and way of life through as many perspectives as possible (e.g., based on biomedical engineering). As its popularity and interest grows, more practitioners want to know about the proven physiological effects and uses in healthcare. The Handbook of Research on Evidence-Based Perspectives on the Psychophysiology of Yoga and Its Applications provides research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of yoga therapy and its physiological effects from diverse, evidence-based viewpoints. The book adds in-depth information regarding the (1) physiological effects of yoga; (2) neurobiological effects of yoga meditation; (3) psychological benefits related to yoga, such as mental wellbeing; (4) molecular changes associated with yoga practice; and (5) therapeutic applications (for lymphedema, mental health disorders, non-communicable diseases, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and trauma, among other conditions). Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as pain management, psychotherapy, and trauma treatment, this book is ideally designed for yoga practitioners, physicians, medical professionals, health experts, mental health professionals, therapists, counselors, psychologists, spiritual leaders, academicians, researchers, and students.

Science of Yoga

Science of Yoga
Author: Ann Swanson
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2019-03-15
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 146549166X

Explore the physiology of 30 key yoga poses, in-depth and from every angle, and master each asana with confidence and control. Did you know that yoga practice can help lower your blood pressure, decrease inflammation and prevent age-related brain changes? Recent scientific research now backs up what were once anecdotal claims about the benefits of yoga to every system in the body. Science of Yoga reveals the facts, with annotated artworks that show the mechanics, the angles, how your blood flow and respiration are affected, the key muscle and joint actions working below the surface of each pose, safe alignment and much more. With insight into variations on the poses and a Q&A section that explores the science behind every aspect of yoga, this easy-to-understand, comprehensive book is an invaluable resource to achieve technical excellence in your practice and optimize the benefits of yoga for your body and mind.

Relax Into Yoga for Chronic Pain

Relax Into Yoga for Chronic Pain
Author: Jim Carson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-01-02
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781684033287

Yoga is a powerful and proven-effective practice for managing pain and building physical and psychological resilience. In the Relax into Yoga for Pain Relief, readers will learn to relax their bodies with gentle poses and calm their minds using the ancient wisdom of yoga--bringing relief to both the physical and mental suffering caused by chronic pain.

Understanding Yoga Therapy

Understanding Yoga Therapy
Author: Marlysa B. Sullivan
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 394
Release: 2020-05-05
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0429016735

Understanding Yoga Therapy offers a comprehensive and accessible perspective on yoga therapy as a complementary, integrative route to promoting whole-person well-being. Readers will come away from the book understanding how the philosophy, texts, and teachings of yoga benefit a wide range of health conditions. The book is split into three helpful sections: Part I discusses foundational texts and their interpretations; Part II outlines the biopsychosocial-spiritual and neurophysiological model of integrative health pertinent to yoga therapy; and Part III focuses on practical applications separate from the more familiar diagnosis-driven models. Experiential activities and case studies throughout the text illuminate how yogic practices can be incorporated for optimal health. Bridging the ancient and modern, philosophical and scientific, Understanding Yoga Therapy offers a clear explanatory framework for yoga therapists, physicians, allied and complementary healthcare providers, and their patients and students.

Yoga Therapy for Arthritis

Yoga Therapy for Arthritis
Author: Dr Steffany Moonaz
Publisher: Singing Dragon
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2018-12-21
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0857013025

Yoga therapy is commonly used for the management of arthritis, but often focusses exclusively on adaptation of the physical poses and on structural solutions. This book moves beyond the traditional routines to present yoga as a lifestyle designed to improve quality of life and overall well-being for individuals living with arthritis and rheumatic conditions. By incorporating the ancient practices of yoga as both physical and mental exercises involving a model of 5-koshas or sheaths (physical, energetic, mental/emotional, wisdom, and spiritual), the yoga therapy practice presented here will help reduce pain and shift the perspective of the individual living with arthritis. This therapy uses a whole-person approach that employs a broad range of tools to address the biopsychosocial effects of arthritis through the application of yoga practices and philosophy. Useful as a guide for people living with arthritis, this book is full of inspiration for self care along with instructions for yoga teachers and medical professionals to guide their clients using this whole-person perspective.

Yoga Therapy for Stroke

Yoga Therapy for Stroke
Author: Arlene A. Schmid
Publisher: Singing Dragon
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2018-09-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0857013270

A guide to yoga therapy for post-stroke rehabilitation, this book is for yoga teachers and yoga therapists, but also for occupational, recreational, physical and speech therapists who work with people with stroke and may integrate yoga into their practice. Rooted in evidence-based research and written by two yoga teachers who are also academics and researchers in rehabilitation, the book provides basic information about stroke and neuroplasticity, discusses the mind body disconnect that often occurs after stroke, and provides instruction on how to improve balance, strength and range of motion. It also covers effective meditation techniques to help overcome the stress and emotional impact of stroke. Clear photographs demonstrate yoga postures and activities specifically adapted for stroke patients, alongside case studies.