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New Study Shows that Yoga Stretches and Strengthening Exercises Can Reduce Chronic Pain

on January 28, 2021
Yoga wellness tips yoga and meditation reduce chronic pain

A new study lends further evidence to previous research showing that yoga and meditation can benefit patients with chronic pain. A program including yoga stretching and strengthening exercises significantly reduced chronic pain from lumbar herniated discs. This supports earlier findings that yoga and meditation lead to a significant improvement in pain, mood and functional capacity in people suffering from chronic pain.

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