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There are currently many different types or schools of yoga, each with a different emphasis on and approach to practice. It is widely thought that some of these yoga practices may help treat or prevent physical or mental illnesses, and improve overall quality of life. There is therefore a need for information on the potential health benefits and harms of yoga <ref>Cochrane Library. http://www.cochranelibrary.com/app/content/special-collections/article/?doi=10.1002/14651858.YFIHWB (Accessed 10 marts 2018).</ref>. | There are currently many different types or schools of yoga, each with a different emphasis on and approach to practice. It is widely thought that some of these yoga practices may help treat or prevent physical or mental illnesses, and improve overall quality of life. There is therefore a need for information on the potential health benefits and harms of yoga <ref>Cochrane Library. http://www.cochranelibrary.com/app/content/special-collections/article/?doi=10.1002/14651858.YFIHWB (Accessed 10 marts 2018).</ref>. | ||
Fortunately there is a growing number of studies involving yoga as a method of treatment. Threre has been found some positive evidence findings in this alternative treatment method in connection with cancer pacients, mental illnesses, cardiovascular diseases, elderly population, chronic non-specific low back pain and diabetes. | Fortunately there is a growing number of studies involving yoga as a method of treatment. Threre has been found some positive evidence findings in this alternative treatment method in connection with cancer pacients, mental illnesses, cardiovascular diseases, elderly population, chronic non-specific low back pain and diabetes. | ||
== Yoga and chronic nonspecific low back pain == | |||
From previous studies and the recent randomized control trials (RCTs) its is known that yoga can reduce pain and disability, can be practiced safely, and is well received by participants. Some studies also indicate that yoga may improve psychological symptoms, but these effects are currently not as well established <ref>Douglas G Chang, Jacquelyn A Holt, Marisa Sklar, Erik J Groessl.Yoga as a treatment for chronic low back pain: A systematic review of the literature. J Orthop Rheumatol. 2016; January 1; 3(1): 1–8.</ref> | |||
== Recent Related Research (from [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/ Pubmed]) == | == Recent Related Research (from [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/ Pubmed]) == | ||
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Definition[edit | edit source]
A Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, a part of which, including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, is widely practised for health and relaxation [1].
Description[edit | edit source]
Yoga originated thousands of years ago in India as an integrated physical, mental, and spiritual practice based on ancient Vedic philosophy, and is connected to Ayurveda, the system of traditional Indian medicine. During the 20th century, yoga became increasingly recognised outside India, and over the past decades it has continued to grow in popularity worldwide as system for promoting health and well-being. While modern yoga often focuses on physical poses and is sometimes thought of as a type of exercise, the practice usually incorporates one or more of the mental or spiritual elements that are traditionally part of yoga, such as relaxation, concentration, or meditation. For this reason, yoga is considered a mind-body exercise.
There are currently many different types or schools of yoga, each with a different emphasis on and approach to practice. It is widely thought that some of these yoga practices may help treat or prevent physical or mental illnesses, and improve overall quality of life. There is therefore a need for information on the potential health benefits and harms of yoga [2]. Fortunately there is a growing number of studies involving yoga as a method of treatment. Threre has been found some positive evidence findings in this alternative treatment method in connection with cancer pacients, mental illnesses, cardiovascular diseases, elderly population, chronic non-specific low back pain and diabetes.
Yoga and chronic nonspecific low back pain[edit | edit source]
From previous studies and the recent randomized control trials (RCTs) its is known that yoga can reduce pain and disability, can be practiced safely, and is well received by participants. Some studies also indicate that yoga may improve psychological symptoms, but these effects are currently not as well established [3]
Recent Related Research (from Pubmed)[edit | edit source]
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"yoga"[Title/Abstract]
- ↑ Oxford dictionaries. https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/yoga(Accessed 10 marts 2018).
- ↑ Cochrane Library. http://www.cochranelibrary.com/app/content/special-collections/article/?doi=10.1002/14651858.YFIHWB (Accessed 10 marts 2018).
- ↑ Douglas G Chang, Jacquelyn A Holt, Marisa Sklar, Erik J Groessl.Yoga as a treatment for chronic low back pain: A systematic review of the literature. J Orthop Rheumatol. 2016; January 1; 3(1): 1–8.
