| Traditional Yoga meets modern pain science to treat chronic pain
Pain is a fundamental and important aspect of our well-being. Its significance cannot be overstated. Pain is a real experience, even when medical professionals cannot identify its source or assign a specific diagnosis to your condition.
Most importantly, pain is not an unchanging, fixed state, regardless of how long you have endured it. Pain is changeable.
For a long time, there was a prevailing belief that pain equated to physical damage. However, modern science has revealed that this notion is not necessarily accurate, particularly when dealing with chronic pain. It is entirely possible to experience intense pain without any physical damage, and, conversely, one can have significant physical damage with minimal or no associated pain. Yoga for Pain Management is an individualized program combining Yoga and modern pain science to help manage and lower chronic pain.
First, we look into the science behind the pain alarm system, see what the difference is between acute and chronic pain and how we can change pain. Understanding pain has proven to be an important step in the pain recovery process as recent research has shown that understanding the neurobiology of pain has led to a reduction in pain intensity, disability, pain catastrophization and improved movement.
The sessions center on the following key elements:
- Gaining a deeper understanding of the science underpinning pain. Because understand pain is therapeutic.
- Learning about the biopsychosocial approach to pain management and how yoga is well versed in this approach.
- Exploring a diverse range of practices to nurture present-moment awareness, regulation and discernment, all designed to influence and manage pain and its flare-ups.
- Specifically learning yoga practices inspired by scientific insights, including:
- How to move when pain persists
- Exploring one's “Edge” to positively impact and change pain and bodily sensations
- Gentle asanas (postures), sequences, and mindful movement and flows
- Pranayama (breathing techniques) to help calm the nervous system and the mind
- Guided relaxation techniques
- Mindfulness and meditation practices
- An introduction to yoga philosophy to cultivate a positive inner dialogue
- Learning how to implement a practical and personalized pain care practice at home
- and more…
- Each session combines theory, practice and discussion.
- All materials are included for your practice in this setting.
Together we will establish SMART short- and long-term goals and set up a personalized daily pain care plan which includes taking breaks (respite), techniques for calming and resetting the nervous system, "yoga exercises" to regain ease of movement and function. Having this daily practice can transform any aspect of pain - from the intensity to recurring flareups, to our energy levels, our mood and thoughts.
Each session/week:
- We schedule a 75-90-minute session to go over the theory and have a practice together (part theory & part practice.
- Receive guidance for your home practice.
- Email anytime for questions or uncertain about concepts and practice.
Email to set up a free 30-minute exploration call to discuss and see if this course is right for you.
2 locations for appointments:
- Clinque Camirand Muzzi : www.cliniquecamirandmuzzi.com/en/ (514)- 273-6136
- The Shed - Espace Yoga: www.theshed.com (514)-965-3644
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