AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON JOINT PAIN

• Schedule an appointment with a chiropractor, physical therapist, yoga therapist, and massage therapist. Each type of therapy will address different aspects of your condition, for a comprehensive and thorough understanding. Make sure the professionals you seek have a strong background in therapy. There are many massage therapists that focus on stress reduction rather than therapy. Please ask the therapists for exercises you can do at home to improve your condition.
• Do the exercises given to you for a period of three months. Attend a weekly local anusara yoga class by a competent teacher. Anusara is excellent for teaching you proper alignment of your body. Don't be shy to ask your teacher questions before and after class.
• To release holding patterns and increase your conscious awareness of muscle groups and alignment in the target area, practice very slow contraction and release of muscles in the area. Continue until your movement is very smooth. Erratic movement is a sign that you are holding unconscious tension the area. As you release tension, you will be able to feel your pulse throbbing through the area. The process takes at least 1-3 months to complete.
• Finally, schedule another private consultation with a chiropractor, physical therapist, yoga therapist, and massage therapist. The purpose of this meeting is to correct any remaining unconscious patterns, relieve any residual tightness or tension.