Inner conflict, chaos, and a remedy for chronic neck tension
In my honest opinion, this practice is a better option if you're dealing with chronic neck pain and headaches. This practice positions the neck and head in their neutral positions, which naturally allows for decompression of the neck. The head, being so heavy, can create a strenuous load for the neck if not aligned properly. With this practice, you give the neck an opportunity to fully release the strain, the constrictions, and the rigidity that it carries.
What is the difference between yoga and yoga therapy
As the popularity of yoga continues on the rise, so does the number of students per class. Some studios and classes hold up to 100 people or more in the room, and while there most often will be a couple of assistants in addition to the teacher, this still means approximately 97 blindspots while the teacher and the two assistants watch over of three students in the room at a time. Furthermore, the pace of most yoga classes nowadays is faster to match the demands of people wanting to sweat and build strength. This leaves a wide, vulnerable gap for a new student or a student with previous injuries to injure herself.
In the following sections, I highlight why seeking a certified yoga therapist is important if you are looking to improve your ailments and dis-ease.
Daily Pain Care Plan: Taking breaks to manage pain and energy
For one reason or another, it is usually exceptionally hard for us to take breaks. We often think: Well, let me just finish this one more thing, then I will take a break. Or: There is just so much to do -- I can’t afford to take breaks!
However, taking frequent breaks throughout the day will not only help you reduce chances of flare-ups and fatigue, it can also give your system an entire reset or reboot so that the tasks you need to accomplish are achieved with more ease, more effectiveness, and less stress.
You may have even noticed this in yourself. On days you’ve had little rest at night or during the day, you may feel more stressed out, overwhelmed, and anxious, all of which can result in fatigue and pain flares. By not allowing yourself to rest, you are ultimately dishonoring your own needs and your body.
We all need to rest. All in all, rest, even in 5 or 10 minute increments, can be incredibly constructive for yourself, your day, and for those around you.
Gentle Movement for Chronic Pain Relief: Shoulders + Wrists
Movement and exercise for chronic pain is tricky. Move too little, and we may feel trapped in the fear and limitations of our chronic pain. Move too much, and we may risk further irritating the nervous system, causing more flares and inflammation.
So, what’s a person to do?