Pain Relief

Not long ago, the number one treatment for chronic back pain was rest and more rest. Today, people are more active in the recovery process -- and open-minded about the methods used. While a few days of rest are a key step in recovering from pain and injury, modern medicine emphasizes getting back in motion sooner rather than later.

Tight hips can be debilitating such that even sitting or walking can cause lower back pain. Luckily, a little (proper) stretching can ward off this pain, increase the fluidity of mobility.

Try these poses to relieve aches and restore balance from head to toe.

Here are some favorite calming and comforting moves.

Many people suffer from neck pain on a regular basis.

A new study shows that practising yoga has the opposite effect on the brain from chronic pain.

Learn about yoga poses that can help address both the symptoms and root causes of back pain.

Does your back pain due to sitting or standing for long hours? Do this simple yoga exercise anytime, anywhere and be free from back pain in just five minutes with All Direction Back Stretch! How To Do The All Direction Back Stretch? You can comfortably practice this yoga exercise anywhere as a part of office yoga on your chair at the work desk, airplane yoga, in front of your television during a break or on the yoga mat.

Chronic pain triggers changes in brain structure that are linked to depression, anxiety, and impaired cognitive function. New research shows that yoga can have the opposite effect on the brain as chronic pain.

Can stretching and bending really bring chronic pain relief? Learn how yoga and specifically yoga breathing may limit chronic pain and the tension it brings.

Bloating, cramping, headaches, sound familiar ladies? Instead of indulging in chocolate, salty foods or pain meds, try these yoga poses to ease monthly aches.

Restorative yoga turns on the healing relaxation response by combining gentle yoga poses with conscious breathing. Below you will learn four restorative yoga poses that may be practiced on their own or in a sequence.

In the United States lower back pain is one of most common complaints. The Mayo Clinic states that most people will experience low back pain at some point in their lives.

Yoga's focus on balance and strength are ideal for improving back strength and circulation, which can often provide relief from chronic back pain.

Research shows that yoga is an effective treatment for arthritis, fibromyalgia, and joint pain. Try these yoga poses to ease hip, shoulder, knee, elbow, and back pain.