Effect of Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy on Neck Pain through Electro photonicImaging Parameters

Abstract

Aim:To study the effects of IAYT on neck pain usingelectro photonicimaging (EPI) technique Objective:To find out the effect of IAYT on neck pain . Design: Single group pre-post study Methods and Materials: The IAYT program was administered for1 week on a sample of 40participantssuffering fromNeck Pain. IAYT included the practice like yogic sukshma vayayama, relaxation techniques, asanas, pranayama, meditation, lecture and counseling.A single group pre and post design was applied for collection of data. EPI data were taken using Gas Discharge Visualization (GDV) before and after giving 1 week of practice. Results: This was the short term residential IAYT study on 40 neck pain patients with both genders. After a week of residential yoga intervention, we found significant (p<0.05) results in Bhramari, Symptom score, Organ Energy Spine-cervical zone, Diastolic and Organ Balance- Endocrine system . Variables which are not significant are excluded from result section. In our research we found significant changes in  Bhramari Time (p<0.001).  Symptom score (p<0.001).  Organ Energy Spine-cervical zone (p<0.028).  Diastolic (p<0.039).  Organ Balance- Endocrine system (p<0.048) Conclusion:From the study conducted on a small sample size (i.e. 40), it was concluded that IAYT play a significant role in reducing pain, increasing breathing capacity, strengthen the cervical region, reducing diastolic BP and also increases hormone level .