The role of Iyengar Yoga practice in chronic, non-malignant pain. A clinical review focused on current evidence

Chrysanthi Batistaki*, Georgios Batistakis, Katerina Pylava, Paraskevi Matsota

The role of Iyengar Yoga practice in chronic, non-malignant pain. A clinical review focused on current evidence

Chrysanthi Batistaki*, Georgios Batistakis, Katerina Pylava, Paraskevi Matsota

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Chrysanthi Batistaki*, Georgios Batistakis, Katerina Pylava, Paraskevi Matsota, “The role of Iyengar Yoga practice in chronic, non-malignant pain. A clinical review focused on current evidence”, ijmhs, vol. 10, no. 05, pp. 837–844, May 2020.

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Background: Chronic pain leads to severe functional disability and worsening of
quality of life. The aim of this review is to assess the efficacy of Iyengar yoga on
chronic non-malignant pain, in terms of pain intensity, functional status, and quality
of life.
Methods: Research focused on the efficacy of Iyengar yoga on non-malignant chronic
pain, from 2019 and back, with studies only in English language.
Results: Studies about Iyengar yoga were limited (N=17). Six studies were identified
on low back pain, 3 on chronic neck pain, 2 on osteoarthritis, 2 on rheumatoid arthritis,
1 on irritable bowel syndrome and 1 on multiple sclerosis. Results were positive for
low back pain, and beneficial in all other entities. Furthermore, Iyengar yoga requires
an experienced certified teacher, and regular home practice.
Conclusions: Iyengar yoga with could be beneficial as an adjuvant for chronic pain
diseases, especially in patients with low back pain.
Key words: Yoga–Iyengar–pain–chronic

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