| One of the most popular exercises for MS patients | | | | accomplished by teaching the patient to pay close |
| today is yoga, this gentle exercise is used not only to | | | | attention to every breath they take in and let out until it |
| stretch the muscles and keep the body in shape but | | | | is the focus of their thoughts, allowing the mind to enter |
| also to help keep the mind fit and relaxed. Exercise is | | | | a state of total relaxation. |
| very important to the multiple sclerosis patient, while it | | | | The poses in traditional Hatha yoga are the ideal |
| helps to keep the body fit it also can be used to teach | | | | exercise for MS patients as they are designed to be |
| the patient how to breathe properly and meditate to | | | | low impact that can be modified to suit ambulatory and |
| bring the mind back into focus. | | | | wheelchair bound patients. As a patient learns these |
| There are many aspects of yoga that make it one of | | | | poses and becomes more able to do each one as |
| the perfect exercises for MS patients. Multiple sclerosis | | | | directed they will find that they have increased flexibility |
| patients live in a world where stress is part of | | | | and range of motion. This can help reduce the effects |
| everyday; unfortunately this stress can bring on | | | | of muscle spasms and other pains and stiffness that |
| exacerbations and needs to be avoided. One of the | | | | are part of the symptoms of multiple sclerosis. |
| premier concepts of yoga is to relax the mind before | | | | While yoga may be considered one of the ideal |
| attempting to move the body, ultimately resulting in | | | | exercises for MS you should always consult your |
| peace and harmony of both mind and body. | | | | doctor before you begin any exercise regimen to |
| Meditation and breathing exercises for MS are the | | | | make sure that you are physically able to take part in |
| same as for any other person and will help the mind to | | | | it. A good practice of yoga can make it easier to cope |
| relax allowing the patient to become more in tune with | | | | with the symptoms of multiple sclerosis and increase |
| every aspect of their body. This will allow the patient | | | | overall energy levels significantly. |
| to exert more control over their body. This is usually | | | | |