East meets west in therapeutic approaches to the management of chronic pain

Yoga as a holistic principle, not only practice of asanas or poses, integrates all aspects of the self, with biological, mental, intellectual, and spiritual elements. Yoga encompasses the biopsychosocial medical perspective, which regards pain as a dynamic interaction between physiological, psycholo...

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Published in:International journal of yoga 2022-01, Vol.15 (1), p.70-75
Main Authors: Hapidou, Eleni, Huang, Ting
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior modification
Behavioral health care
Care and treatment
Chronic pain
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Cognitive therapy
Health aspects
Mediation
Meditation
Mindfulness
Mindfulness meditation
Pain
pain acceptance
Physiological aspects
relaxation response
Social aspects
Yoga
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Summary:Yoga as a holistic principle, not only practice of asanas or poses, integrates all aspects of the self, with biological, mental, intellectual, and spiritual elements. Yoga encompasses the biopsychosocial medical perspective, which regards pain as a dynamic interaction between physiological, psychological, and social factors. The purpose of this perspective article is to compare and contrast psychological practices such as mindfulness meditation, relaxation response (RR), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with Yoga in their management of chronic pain. The use of these practices is explored through history, literature, and research studies. Results from scientific studies on Yoga show changes in health-related pain outcomes for patients with chronic pain. The key aspects of Yoga, notably relaxation, positive thinking, and mindfulness, are discussed in relation to mindfulness meditation, RR, and CBT.
ISSN:0973-6131
2231-2714
DOI:10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_104_21