Emerging Use of Yogic Techniques and Behavioural Approaches in Pain Management

Yoga is a physical and mental exercise regimen that has its roots in India and has been practised for thousands of years. It offers a chance to work on the body and mind simultaneously. Pain is defined as unpleasant bodily sensations that heighten our sensitivity. Pain results from nervous system activity. Chronic pain is a considerably more complicated issue that can have an impact on a person’s biological, psychological, social, functional, and financial elements of life. It is evident that chronic pain has been associated with ambit negative impact on physical health and also higher probability of developing mental health problems. Yoga, as an adjunct treatment for chronic pain, has emerged as a potential intervention. The bio-psychosocial medical approach, which views pain as a complex relation between physiological, psychological, and social aspects, is one that Yoga incorporates. In pain management non-pharmacological intervention has proven to be effective along with pharmacological treatment, that is Yoga, behavioural and bio-psychosocial models, mindfulness, therapeutic neurosciences intervention, progressive muscle relaxation, and other alternative treatments. Therefore, in order to address the psychological component of pain, a well-designed multidisciplinary pain management programme is required.