Is yoga effective for pain? A systematic review of randomized clinical trials

Complementary Therapies in Medicine

Volumn 19, Issue 5, 2011, Pages 281-287

  Posadzki, Paul ^a   Ernst, Edzard ^a   Terry, Rohini ^a   Lee, Myeong Soo ^a,b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF EXETER   (United Kingdom)

^b Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (KIOM)   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Complementary and alternative medicine; Pain; Systematic review; Yoga

Indexed keywords

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME; CONTROLLED STUDY; EXERCISE; HUMAN; IRRITABLE COLON; LABOR PAIN; LOW BACK PAIN; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MEDITATION; MIGRAINE; OSTEOARTHRITIS; OUTCOME ASSESSMENT; PAIN; PAIN ASSESSMENT; RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL; RELAXATION TRAINING; REVIEW; SCORING SYSTEM; SELF CARE; STRETCHING; SYSTEMATIC REVIEW; THERAPY EFFECT; YOGA;

ANALGESIA; HUMANS; MEDITATION; PAIN MANAGEMENT; TREATMENT OUTCOME; YOGA;

EID: 80053132396     PISSN: 09652299     EISSN: 18736963     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2011.07.004     Document Type: Review

References (29)

1. Shannahoff-Khalsa D.S. An introduction to Kundalini yoga meditation techniques that are specific for the treatment of psychiatric disorders. J Altern Complement Med 2004, 10:91-101.
2. Slade S.C., Keating J.L. Unloaded movement facilitation exercise compared to no exercise or alternative therapy on outcomes for people with nonspecific chronic low back pain: a systematic review. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2007, 30:301-311.
3. Wren A., Wright M., Carson J., Keffe F. Yoga for persistent pain: new findings and directions for an ancient practice. Pain 2011, 152:477-480.
4. Ernst E, Pittler MH, Stevinson C, White AR. The Desktop Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2nd edn. Edinburgh: Mosby, 2006: p. 355.
5. Birdee G., Yeh G., Wayne P., Phillips R., Davis R., Gardiner P. Clinical applications of yoga for the pediatric population: a systematic review. Acad Pediatr 2009, 9:212-220.
6. Badsha H., Chhabra V., Leibman C., Mofti A., Kong K.O. The benefits of yoga for rheumatoid arthritis: results of a preliminary, structured 8-week program. Rheumatol Int 2009, 29:1417-1421.
7. Beddoe A.E., Yang C.P.P., Kennedy H.P., Weiss S.J., Lee K.A. The effects of mindfulness-based yoga during pregnancy on maternal psychological and physical distress. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs 2009, 38:310-319.
8. Bosch P.R., Traustadottir T., Howard P., Matt K.S. Functional and physiological effects of yoga in women with rheumatoid arthritis: a pilot study. Altern Ther Health Med 2009, 15:24-31.
9. Carson J.W., Carson K.M., Porter L.S., Keefe F.J., Shaw H., Miller J.M. Yoga for women with metastatic breast cancer: results from a pilot study. J Pain Symptom Manage 2007, 33:331-341.
10. Michalsen A., Grossman P., Acil A., Langhorst J., Lüdtke R., Esch T., et al. Rapid stress reduction and anxiolysis among distressed women as a consequence of a three-month intensive yoga program. Med Sci Monit 2005, 11:555-561.
11. Donesky-Cuenco D., Nguyen H.Q., Paul S., Carrieri-Kohlman V. Yoga therapy decreases dyspnea-related distress and improves functional performance in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a pilot study. J Altern Complement Med 2009, 15:225-234.
12. Galantino M.L., Bzdewka T.M., Eissler-Russo J.L., Holbrook M.L., Mogck E.P., Geigle P., et al. The impact of modified Hatha yoga on chronic low back pain: a pilot study. Altern Ther Health Med 2004, 10:56-59.
13. Tekur P., Singphow C., Nagendra H.R., Raghuram N. Effect of short-term intensive yoga program on pain, functional disability, and spinal flexibility in chronic low back pain: a randomized control study. J Altern Complement Med 2008, 14:637-644.
14. Williams K.A., Petronis J., Smith D., Goodrich D., Wu J., Ravi N., et al. Effect of Iyengar yoga therapy for chronic low back pain. Pain 2005, 115:107-117.
15. Carson J.W., Carson K.M., Porter L.S., Seewaldt V.L. Yoga of Awareness program for menopausal symptoms in breast cancer survivors: results from a randomized trial. Support Care Cancer 2009, 17:1301-1309.
16. Jadad A.R., Moore R.A., Carrol D., Jenkinson C., Reynolds D.J.M., Gavaghan D.J., et al. Assessing the quality of reports of randomized clinical trials-is blinding necessary?. Control Clin Trials 1996, 17:1-12.
17. Chuntharapat S., Petpichetchian W., Hatthakit U. Yoga during pregnancy: effects on maternal comfort, labor pain and birth outcomes. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2008, 14:105-115.
18. Garfinkel M.S., Schumacher H.R., Husain A., Levy M., Reshetar R.A. Evaluation of a yoga based regimen for treatment of osteoarthritis of the hands. J Rheumatol 1994, 21:2341-2343.
19. Garfinkel M.S., Singhal A., Katz W.A., Allan D.A., Reshetar R., Schumacher H.R. Yoga-based intervention for carpal tunnel syndrome: a randomized trial. JAMA 1998, 280:1601-1603.
20. John P.J., Sharma N., Sharma C.M., Kanknae A. Effectiveness of yoga therapy in the treatment of migraine without aura: a randomized controlled trial. Headache 2007, 47:654-661.
21. Kuttner L., Chambers C.T., Hardial J., Israel D.M., Jacobson K., Evans K. A randomized trial of yoga for adolescents with irritable bowel syndrome. Pain Res Manag 2006, 11:217-223.
22. Saper R.B., Sherman K.J., Cullum-Dugan D., Davis R.B., Phillips R.S., Culpepper L. Yoga for chronic low back pain in a predominantly minority population: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Altern Ther Health Med 2009, 15:18-27.
23. Sherman K.J., Cherkin D.C., Erro J., Miglioretti D.L., Deyo R.A. Comparing yoga, exercise, and a self-care book for chronic low back pain-A randomized, controlled trial. Ann Intern Med 2005, 143:849-856.
24. Williams K., Abildso C., Steinberg L., Doyle E., Epstein B., Smith D., et al. Evaluation of the effectiveness and efficacy of iyengar yoga therapy on chronic low back pain. Spine 2009, 34:2066-2076.
25. Yurtkuran M., Alp A., Yurtkuran M., Dilek K. A modified yoga-based exercise program in hemodialysis patients: a randomized controlled study. Complement Ther Med 2007, 15:164-171.
26. Attanayake A.M.P., Somarathna K.I.W.K., Vyas G.H., Dash S.C. Clinical evaluation of selected yogic procedures in individuals with low back pain. AYU 2010, 31:245-250.
27. Evans S., Subramanian S., Sternlieb D. Yoga as treatment for chronic pain conditions: a literature review. Int J Disanil Hum Dev 2008, 7:25-32.
28. Kelly Z., Is Yoga an effective treatment for low back pain: a research review. Int J Yoga Ther 2009, 19:103-112.
29. Ernst E., Lee M. How effective is yoga? a concise overview of systematic reviews. Focus Alternat Complement Ther 2010, 15:274-279.