Posts tagged yoga for pain releif
Exploring the Benefits of Yoga for Fibromyalgia Relief
Exploring the Benefits of Yoga for Fibromyalgia Relief

Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic pain condition characterised by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties. It significantly impacts people’s quality of life and daily functioning. Because we support many students at Seed for one-on-one sessions through their NDIS plans, we’ve learned through our students just how challenging and painful it is to live with this condition. We’ve also seen that yoga can be helpful as a supportive modality to help alleviate symptoms and improve overall well-being.

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Lisa Allwellfibromyalgia and yoga, yoga for pain releif, yoga as a supportive modality
Soothing the Sole: Yoga's Approach to Plantar Fasciitis
Soothing the Sole: Yoga's Approach to Plantar Fasciitis

Imagine taking a step and feeling a sharp, stabbing pain in the bottom of your foot. This discomfort, often experienced in the heel, arch, or along the sole, could be a sign of plantar fasciitis. It's a pesky condition that causes discomfort and hinders mobility. It’s a condition we often see amongst our yoga students at Seed. But fear not, fellow sufferers, for there's hope on the horizon!

Yoga has emerged as a promising contender in the battle against plantar fasciitis. Let's dive in to explore what this condition is all about and how yoga might offer relief backed by evidence.

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Lisa Allwellyoga + plantar fasciitis, yoga for feet, yoga for pain releif
Finding Relief: Yoga for Neck Pain
Finding Relief: Yoga for Neck Pain

In our modern world, where screens dominate our daily lives and stress seems to be an ever-present companion, neck pain has become an unwelcome side effect to our daily grind. Whether it's from hunching over computers, craning our necks to peer at smartphones, or feeling like Atlas with the weight of the world on our shoulders, the tension and discomfort in our necks can be relentless. Every time I ask students if they’d like to request a yoga pose, it’s unanimous request: a little TLC for cranky necks and shoulders.

A yoga practice is helpful not only soothes the mind but also offers relief for the aches and strains that plague our necks.

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Lisa Allwellneck pain, yoga for pain releif, sore neck