The authors provide information on arthritis and many safe, alternative movement options to address the joint damage, pain associated with these medical conditions.
Bob, in his 60's, has used his yoga activities to keep his arthritic spine mobile and while instructing male and female clients.
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| Dealing With Arthritis Through Yoga |
Individuals often experience pain along with additional symptoms that may include stiffness, bone deformities and a limited range of joint motion of the following areas among others:
- shoulders
- neck
- spine (cervical and lumbar)
- knee
- sacroiliac region
- wrists/hands
- feet/ankles
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| Learn More About Arthritis |
Osteoarthritis denotes damage to the articulating cartilage present on bone surfaces and is often considered a consequence of 'wear and tear'
Rheumatoid arthritis has been classified as an autoimmune response that damages the joint capsule synovial membrane and can lead to bone and cartilage damage.
Immune cells involved in arthritic inflammation include T cells, B cells, neutrophils, mast cells and macrophages.
Both genetic and environmental factors can contribute to arthritis.
The medical community notes individuals who are overweight or obese have a greater risk of developing this condition.
The medical community notes individuals who are overweight or obese have a greater risk of developing this condition.
Arthritis Diagnosis
- a physical examination of joint areas (swelling and redness)
- perhaps arthroscopic evaluations
- use of imaging technologies of hard and soft tissues: possibly including X-Ray, CT and MRI scans
Conventional medical treatments for arthritis often involves, among others, combinations of pain and inflammation medications, corticosteroids, physical therapy and surgery.
Book: Yoga For Arthritis
An alternative approach to help individuals move experiencing different types of arthritis is presented in the book, Yoga for Arthritis (2008), written by Loren Fishman, MD, and Ellen Saltonstall.
This book is informed by the medical training and clinical investigations of Dr. Fishman along with his extensive knowledge and experience with hatha yoga (trained in the Iyengar method).
A profile of Dr. Fishman was included in a chapter entitled Healing of the 2013 book, The Science of Yoga by William J. Broad.
The authors describe the biology of arthritis and its more common forms (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis) along with other variations impacting the spine/sacroiliac joint/muscles (spondyloarthropathies) including frozen vertebral joints (ankylosing spondylitis).
In addition to listing their asana "All-Stars", modifications of yoga postures are suggested for the major body joints and accompanied with instructive illustrations.
The authors recommend using props to facilitate movements and provide warnings to those confronted with various medical conditions to avoid injuries.
Contact
Bob Crowther
774-272-5760
bob@bobcrowther.com
Bob's own positive experiences dealing with moderate and severe spinal arthritis using the type of hatha yoga Dr. Fishman addreses in his book attests to how this approach may safely be helpful to reduce pain and to enhance ones range of motion.
Talk with Bob.
Bob can help you deal with the debilitating effects of arthritis including pain through gentle yoga movements.
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