Yoga Vs Pain

Contribute effectively as possible the treatment of depression. A summary of eight randomized studies to evaluate the effectiveness of the practice of various forms of yoga in the treatment of depression was published. All trials reported positive effects of yoga on symptoms of depression. The authors conclude that yoga seems an interesting approach and innovative in this area. They point out that the quality of the protocols is insufficient to draw a definitive conclusion.

In addition, an open-produced in 2005 in 113 subjects hospitalized for psychiatric problems indicates that the practice of yoga improves significantly humeur75.

Contribute effectively as possible the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. The results of clinical trials with health subjects and patients with various disorders musculoskeletal have shown that yoga techniques can help improve many aspects of these diseases, including osteoarthritis sector and rheumatoid arthritis.

As for chronic low back pain (back pain), few studies have been published in recent years. They show inter alia that the practice of yoga significantly reduce the intensity of pain, degree of functional disability and use of painkillers.

One clinical trial evaluated the effects of yoga on the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome carpal. The practice of yoga relieve the pain of this condition.

Uncertain effectiveness improve memory and cognition. Some studies suggest that yoga would help to improve memory space and functions cognitives89 adolescents. It could also improve the intelligence quotient (IQ) of children with mental retardation and positively affect their ability to adapt social.