Journal of Yoga & Physical Therapy
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John Ebnezar

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• Research Article
  Effect of Yoga Therapy and Conventional Treatment in the Management of Common Neck Pain - A Comparative Study
  Author(s): Bali Yogitha and John EbnezarBali Yogitha and John Ebnezar
  
  Background: Neck pain is one of the very common complaints. Conventional treatment methods with drugs, physiotherapy & exercises are some of the options in treating neck pain. Yoga techniques have been found to be effective complimentary therapies in chronic low back pain and also for stress reduction in other diseases. Objective: The aim of the study was to examine the complimentary role of a yogic relaxation called mind sound resonance technique (MSRT) in non-surgical management of CNP. Methods: In this randomized controlled study, 60 patients with CNP were assigned to two groups (yoga, n = 30) and (control, n = 30). The yoga group received yogic MSRT for 20 minutes in supine position after the conventional physiotherapy program for 30 minutes using pre-recorded audio CD and the control group had non-guided supine rest for 20 minutes (after physiotherapy), for 10 d.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7595.1000108

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