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Some who suffer from arthritis pain might assume that all types of exercise are off-limits, but yoga can help you feel better physically and mentally. Certified yoga therapist Steffany Moonaz, Ph.D., a professor and director of research at Maryland University of Integrative Health and the founder and director of Yoga for Arthritis, explains why it works.
How does yoga help with arthritis pain?
Pain is probably the biggest reason people with arthritis come to yoga and pain is incredibly complicated. Physically, strengthening the supporting muscles around a joint may increase stability, which may reduce irritation within it. Or there could be nerve pain associated with degeneration perhaps the spine is pressing on a nerve, leading to sciatica and yoga may help alleviate it.
How Practicing Yoga Can Help Relieve Your Arthritis Pain Naturally
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