Day: June 20, 2024

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Understanding Radicular Pain: Pathophysiology and Potential Treatments

Radicular pain is caused by stimulation of the sensory root or dorsal root ganglion (DRG) of a spinal nerve (Merskey et al., 2007). Radicular pain differs from nociceptive pain in that it is caused by neural activity in the dorsal root rather than stimulation of peripheral nerve ends. As a result, it is distinct from both somatic pain and somatic-referred pain. Furthermore, radicular discomfort is … Continue reading Understanding Radicular Pain: Pathophysiology and Potential Treatments

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How does yoga affect heart rate variability in female Asthma patients?

In 2012, a study has found that yoga training can significantly improve the quality of life in women suffering from asthma. Conducted by researchers Amy J. Bidwell, Beth Yazel, David Davin, Timothy J. Fairchild, and Jill A. Kanaley, the study explored how a 10-week yoga intervention impacts both quality of life and heart rate variability (HRV) in female asthma patients. Asthma often diminishes the quality … Continue reading How does yoga affect heart rate variability in female Asthma patients?

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