Yoga as a method of symptom management in multiple sclerosis

Abstract

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated process in which the body's immune system damages myelin in the central nervous system (CNS). The onset of this disorder typically occurs in young adults, and it is more common among women. Currently, there is no cure and the long-term disease progression makes symptomatic management critical for maintaining quality of life. Several pharmacotherapeutic agents are approved for treatment, but many patients seek complementary and alternative interventions. Reviews have been conducted regarding broad topics such as mindfulness-based interventions for people diagnosed with MS and the impact of yoga on a range of neurological disorders. The objective of the present review is to examine the potential benefits of yoga for individuals with MS and address its use in managing symptoms including pain, mental health, fatigue, spasticity, balance, bladder control, and sexual function.

Are Modular Activations Altered in Lower Limb Muscles of Persons with Multiple Sclerosis during Walking? Evidence from Muscle Synergies and Biomechanical Analysis

“…Typically in Multiple Sclerosis several lesions occur at different locations within the CNS with a potential impact on the anatomical systems that are involved in walking and in motor control. The resulting impairments can be relative muscle weakness, sensory deficits, spasticity, and fatigue interfering with different aspects of the walking function such as endurance, muscle coordination, and balance with negative impact on activities of daily living (Cattaneo et al, 2014; Frank and Larimore, 2015; Michailidou et al, 2015). Despite the high prevalence of gait disorder in PwMS, there are relatively few reports describing gait parameters and overall these studies have reported slower walking with shorter stride length and prolonged double support phase, independently of their walking speed (Benedetti et al, 1999; Martin et al, 2006; Givon et al, 2009; Cameron and Wagner, 2011; Kasser et al, 2011; Remelius et al, 2012; Lizrova Preiningerova et al, 2015).…”

Yoga a Curative Therapy to Treat Multiple Sclerosis

“…The exact mechanism of Yoga not clear, but it is covered in this review, yoga therapy in luences the level of raised biomarkers such as ACTH and cortisol, which has vital role (Frank and Larimore, 2015).…”

Nonpharmacologic Options for Treating Acute and Chronic Pain

“…Yoga couples physical exercise through specific movements and poses with mental focus through meditation and breathing to improve posture, flexibility, and strength, and to lower stress and anxiety to provide pain relief. Studies have reported the benefit of Yoga on neck pain, LBP, and multiple sclerosis [47‐49].…”