A study found that arthritic women who took once-weekly yoga classes, followed by self-administered nightly sessions, appeared to sleep slightly longer than those who did not.
Having arthritis can entail debilitating and near-constant joint pain, a physical state that is rarely conducive to a good night's sleep. While medication and traditional treatments may help, researchers have lately looked into the ability of yoga to improve sleep patterns among women with osteoarthritis.
A study published in the journal Sleep Medicine found that arthritic women who took once-weekly yoga classes, followed by self-administered nightly sessions, appeared to sleep slightly longer than those who did not.
The improvements were minor but promising, the team said, adding that further research is merited into the effects of yoga on sleep among individuals with joint problems.
Studies have shown that people with arthritis suffer from more sleep disturbances than those who do not have the disease. According to a study conducted by researchers at the National Institutes of Health, 23 percent of Americans with arthritis suffer from sleep troubles, compared to 16 percent of their peers.
By taking yoga or tai chi classes, individuals with chronic pain and range-of-motion troubles may ease their aches and potentially fall into slumber faster and stay asleep longer.
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Thanks for posting this. This information really helps people that are suffering on arthritis.