Journal of Clinical and Cellular Immunology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9899
ISSN: 2155-9899
A Pallavi and N Vijay Mohan
Andhra University, India
Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Clin Cell Immunol
Over the years the chronic pain has found a steady place in the famed category of chronic diseases worldwide. Chronic pain is multi-dimensional: At the physical level itself, beyond the nociceptive pathway, there is hyperarousal state of the components of the nervous system, which negatively influences tension component of the muscles, patterns of breathing, energy levels and mindset, all of which exacerbate the distress and affect the quality of life of the individual and family. Beginning with the physical body, Yoga eventually influences all aspects of the person: Vital, mental, emotional, intellectual and spiritual. It offers various levels and approaches to relax, energize, remodel and strengthen body and psyche. The asanas and pranayama harmonize the physiological system and initiate a ??relaxation response? in the neuroendocrinal system. This consists of decreased metabolism, quieter breathing, stable blood pressure, reduced muscle tension, lower heart rate, and slow brain wave pattern. As the neural discharge pattern gets modulated, hyperarousal of the nervous system and the static load on postural muscle come down. The function of viscera improves with the sense of relaxation and sleep gets deeper and sustained; fatigue diminishes. Several subtle level notional corrections can happen in case the subject meditates and that changes the context of the disease, pain and the meaning of life. Meditation and pranayama, along with relaxing asanas, can help individuals deal with the emotional aspects of chronic pain, reduce anxiety and depression effectively and improve the quality of life perceived.
A Pallavi, is working as Asst. Prof. in Physical; Education in Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Andhra University, India. She did her M.Phil. from Annamalai University and Ph.D in Physical Education from Andhra University. She also holds MBA Sports Management, M.Sc. Yoga and M.Sc. Yoga Therapy from Tamilnadu Sports University. She participated and presented research papers in various National and International Seminars and Conferences. Her research papers related to Yoga and Physical Education were published in various journals. She was the recipient of several national awards like Bharat Jyothi Award, Mother Teresa Excellence Award and The Best Citizens of India Award.
E-mail: alaharipallavi@gmail.com