yoga for headache

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Name of the disease & terminologiesEtiologyPhysical examination, signs and symptoms InvestigationsModern medical treatmentAlternative therapies – Yoga managementDietBooks and journals for reference

Headache occurs in many medical disorders. Migraine headache Muscle contraction headache (tension

headache) Cluster headache

HEADACHE

Migraine is a particular pattern of headache – nature, severity, frequency differs.

MIGRAINE HEADACHE

Sites of migraine headaches

Characteristics of migraine headaches

Age 20-60 years, common in women Neurological symptoms Vomiting One-sided headache Throbbing pain Lasts for few hours to three days Photophobia (shimmering lights) and

phonophobia Premonitory symptoms Migraine in children

TRIGGERED BY

HUNGER SHOPPING

COMPUTER EYE STRAIN

INSOMNIA EMOTIONS

HOT SUN

CHEESECITRUS FRUIT

MENSTRUATION

ALCOHOL CHOCOLATE

MIGRAINE TRIGGERS

EXTERNAL INTERNAL

Menstruation in female

Foods

Strong smells

Bright light

Loud noise

Stress mental or physical

Sleep

Pain killer, Control of nausea, Dark quiet place, Eye pads, Ear plugs, Ice packs, Ergot based drugs.

TREATMENT

Has no other symptom beside headache Never wakes the patient at night Tension in neck muscles Family tendency Goes away on relaxation Neck massage, physiotherapy is useful Treatment – tranquilizers like diazepam, etc.

MUSCLE CONTRACTION HEADACHE (TENSION HEADACHE)

Series of headache in clusters lasting six to twelve weeks.

Sufferer wakes up in the early morning Red-watery eye, stuffiness of nostril, drooping

of eyelid may be seen. Common in men and smokers. Treatment – steroids, oxygen, ergotamine

CLUSTER HEADACHE

Neuralgia Eye and ear problems Chinese restaurant syndrome (monosodium

glutamate) Ice cream headache, etc.

SECONDARY HEADACHES

Blood test X-ray Urine MRI LP EEG

INVESTIGATIONS

TREATMENT ACCORDING TO ALLOPATHIC MEDICINE

Preventive treatment for migraines – Betablockers, Pizotifen, Methysergide, Calcium channel blockers, Clonidine, etc.

Ayurveda Naturopathy Homeopathy Qi-gong Reiki Acupuncture Cognitive therapy Hypnotherapy Aromatherapy Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation

(TENS)

OTHER THERAPIES

YOGA PRACTICES

YOGA IS BALANCE (SAMATVAM)

I A Y T CORRECTS IMBALANCES

AIMS :

• STRESS REDUCTION

• RELIEF OF PAIN

• MEDICATION REDUCTION

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ANNAMAYA KOSA

Vamana dhouti once a week Performed at the beginning of headache

can abate an attack.

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AVOID DURING SEVERE H.A

ASANASHEAD ROLLING --

Massages the scalp muscle

Releases pranic blocks

ASANAS

BASIC SET OF 12 ASANAS –

Deep rest

Sthira sukham ásanám

Stability and effortlessness in the final position

PRAYATNA SHAITHILYA RELAXATION

ANANTA SAMAPATTI JOY OF EXPANSION

BASIC SET OF 12 ASANAS

- DEEP REST

ASANAS

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PRANIC IMBALANCE

TOO MUCH OF PRANA DRAWNTO HEAD

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PRANIC IMBALANCE

PRANAYAMASECTIONAL BREATHING - DIVERTS TO SAMANA

SAV- RIGHT SIDED HEADACHE

CAV- LEFT SIDED HEADACHE

N S- BALANCE

= A bad habit of excessive focussing and speed

= A good habit Of defocussing

and expansion

Aim of IAYT in tension H.AMANOMAYA KOSA

VERY USEFUL TO SLOW DOWN

MEDITATION

MOVE FROM DHARANA TO DHYANAFROM DHYANA TO SAMADHI

PURPOSE OF LIFENATURE OF HAPPINESS

MEANING OF LIFE

VIJNANAMAYA KOSA

ANANDAMAYA KOSA

BLISS AND SATISFACTION IS MY TRUE NATURE

YOGASTAH KURU KARMANI

LIFE OF JOY, HUMOUR, ACCEPTANCE, SURRENDER

INTEGRATED YOGA MODULE FOR HEADACHE AND NECK PAIN

Loosening and breathing exercises Loosening of fingers Loosening of wrists Rotation of shoulder Neck bending Neck rotation Pada sancalana Hand stretch breathing Tiger breathing Sasankasana breathing Head rolling Suryanamaskara Quick relaxation technique (QRT)

Yogasanas Ardhakaticakrasana Padahastasana Trikonasana Vakrasana/ Ardha-Matsyendrasana Ustrasana Bhujangasana Salabhasana Matsyasana Viparitakarini Deep relaxation technique (DRT)

Pranayama Kapalabhati Vibhaga pranayama Candra Anuloma pranayama Nadi suddhi Sitali/ Sitkari/ Sadanta BhramariMeditation (Dhyana Dharana) Nadanusandhana OM meditationKriyas Jala Neti Sutra Neti Vamana Dhouti

AvoidSupine postures – DhanurasanaSevere cases of headach and neck pain should

also avoidExtreme forward bendingSutra NetiVamana Dhouti

Headache is usually but a symptom of disease somewhere in the body.

Disease conditions and irritation anywhere in the system are telegraphed to headquarters in the brain and there manifest in the form of various symptoms, the most frequent of which is headache.

Yoga aims at reducing chronic headaches by calming the mind.

Breathing Exercises and Meditation can also provide relief.

SPECIFIC PRACTICE

For daily practice: Practice Jal Neti (Nasal cleansing) for

immediate relief. Rechaka - Puraka Pranayama - corrects

disorders of digestive system, circulatory and respiratory system.

Shitali Pranayama - has a great soothing, relaxing and cooling effect on the whole body; helps people suffering from high blood pressure, gastric troubles, tension and anxiety.

Recommended Asana : Suryanaskara (Sun salutation) - invigorates the

central nervous system. Bhujangasana (Cobra pose) - inwardly

activates the whole of abdominal area, neck, shoulders, face and head areas.

Shavasana.(Corpse Pose) - removes fatigue and quitens the mind ; must be practised at the end of asansa.

Pachhimottanasana Halasana Sarvangasana Shavasana Shirshasana

Headache Suryanamaskara Shirshasana Sarvangasana Uttanapadasana Padmasana Pachhimottanasana Shavasana Pranayama

Migraine