3. Musculoskeletal Pain Decreases
The main cause of chronic pain in the developed world is musculoskeletal conditions. It affects both functional ability and the ability to socialize. Examples of musculoskeletal conditions are arthritis, joint pain, osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia, and lower back pain.
In recent studies, yoga was shown to result in clinically significant improvements in mild to severe conditions of these kinds. It was found to decrease both the pain levels and the ability to function properly in the individuals studied.
This is likely due to the fact that key muscle groups around the affected areas were strengthened. An example is lower back pain. Yoga was shown to radically improve strength in the glutes, core muscles, and upper back muscles, which compensated for the weakness or strain on the lower back muscles, spinal cord, and nerves. As a result, the supportive load required of the lower back could be transferred to the musculoskeletal groups around it, creating less tension and pain in the lower back region.
