Untie Your Shoulder Pain: Yoga Relief
Have you ever observed a link between your mood and shoulder pain? Pain in the shoulders could limit not only your range of flexibility but also your happiness. Surprisingly, this pain can negatively affect your mental health by bringing on irritation and anxiety. Yoga offers a h
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Dr. Arvind Lokare, Dr. Krishnan Narayana Pisharody, Dr. Rudresh
Integrative Physician · Spine & Pain

Untie Your Shoulder Pain: Yoga Relief
Reviewed By: Dr. Vadivel Dhatchanamoorthy, BNYS
Yoga is an age-old discipline that blends physical asanas, breathing techniques, and meditation.
Discomfort in the shoulders? It causes an imbalance in your fitness routines, conflicts with your daily coffee routine, and can even cause problems with a good night’s sleep. But in addition to being physically uncomfortable, shoulder pain can surprisingly affect your mental health. What if there was an option to treat this prevalent condition’s emotional and physical components as well? 
This article explores the origins of shoulder pain and its possible relationship to mental health. After that, we’ll discuss how yoga can help manage the mental and physical effects of discomfort in the shoulders. In a recent interview with YOGA U, Dr. Loren Fishman (M.D)a physiatrist — a specialist in physical and rehabilitative medicine affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia Hospital discusses using the Yoga technique to help more than 700 people avoid rotator cuff surgery.
People of all ages might experience shoulder pain’s frequent and frustrating symptoms. It can present itself in many different ways, from a dull sensation that lasts for days to an unexpected, intense pain. Your everyday activities may be greatly impacted by this discomfort, which can make it difficult to move around and complete even the most basic chores such as getting dressed or grabbing for a cup.
The Wellness Garden offers yoga for shoulder pain since it promotes natural pain management. Gentle Hatha or Yin yoga could be a part of this for flexibility and relaxation. There are additional services like massage, acupuncture, and Ayurveda accessible. Here, we keep in mind individualized guidance and a secure method to controlling your shoulder discomfort, before beginning any new therapy.
The varieties of pain in the Shoulders
Pain in the shoulders can be very bothersome, and regrettably, it occurs frequently. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, rotator cuff injuries are the primary cause of shoulder pain, which affects millions of Americans annually. Among the other reasons why shoulders hurt are:
- Bursitis from arthritis
- Aches in the muscles Tendinitis
- Movements
- Bad alignment
- Numbness or Tingling
- Burning Sensation





