YOGA HELPS TO DRASTICALLY REDUCE ARTHRITIS PAINS
Dr. David Silver, MD, Author Of Playing Through Arthritis: How To Conquer Pain And Enjoy Your Favorite Sports And Activities; And Chief-In-Charge Of Rheumatology At Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Speaks Highly Of Marked Improvement In Patients After Practicing Progressive Power Yoga With Veteran Yogi Mark Blanchard

According to statistics and data collected by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center-"Nearly 40 million Americans have arthritis , which causes joints to become inflamed or swollen. There are more than 100 types of arthritis that affect the joints and connective tissues (tendons and ligaments) of the body. Arthritis sets off a painful, destructive cycle in which inflammation - part of the body's natural defense system - causes tissue damage that the body tries to deal with by creating more inflammation. The inflammation causes swelling, pain, redness and a loss of motion in the joint. Ultimately, it can change the bones and connective tissues, reducing their ability to function.

Common symptoms include pain or tenderness in the joints, swelling in one or more joints, warmth and redness in a joint , and stiffness or difficulty using or moving the joint. To this day, there is no known cure for arthritis, there are only preventative measures and treatment for relief.

PROGRESSIVE POWER YOGA - THE NEW TREND IN PAIN RELIEF
Many doctors and specialists are starting a new trend by prescribing yoga to help patients find relief in arthritis pains. Yoga is known the world over for its ability to increase strength, flexibility, and mobility - all of which are extremely beneficial for releasing tensions that cause arthritis pains and stiffness in joints. Medical practitioners are seeing dramatic results in patients after prescribing them a regular yoga regimen. Dr. David S. Silver, respected doctor and author, has noted impressive results with his patients over the past five years of introducing his patients to yoga as a form of remedy. "I work with patients in a wide age range- 20's through 60's - and I am able to see remarkable overall improved results in their strength, flexibility and mobility. I emphasize to all my patients that it is crucial to remain active. Mark Blanchard's Progressive Power Yoga program is unique as it allows my patients the ability to vary and increase the intensity of the workout for them to practice at their individual level. Through applied practice of Mark's techniques, strength, flexibility and support of the surrounding muscle groups is increased thus helping reduce pain and stiffness in the afflicted joints. The program is also excellent for cardiovascular health and maintenance-which helps with mental and physical focus and fitness, and relieves overall stress."