Remotely Delivered Yoga Therapy for Chronic Pain: A Case Study

Authors

Patience Kaltenbach, Maryland University of Integrative Health, Maryland, USAFollow
Laura Edoff, Maryland University of Integrative Health, Maryland, USAFollow
Marlysa Sullivan, Maryland University of Integrative Health, Maryland, USAFollow
Steffany Moonaz, Maryland University of Integrative Health, Maryland, USAFollow

Abstract

Many people seek yoga as a complementary therapy for the management of chronic pain. Barriers to maintaining care for chronic pain conditions include pain with movement, fear of exacerbating symptoms, limited resources for long-term care plans, and a lack of individualized self-management instruction. In this case study, the yoga therapist implemented an integrative framework to address the needs of a client impacted by fibromyalgia primarily using video-conferencing software. This adaptive approach demonstrates the feasibility and potential benefits of remote yoga therapy for chronic pain, including improved adherence, long-term pain management, and self-efficacy for maintaining quality of life initiated by client-motivated lifestyle changes.

Recommended Citation

Kaltenbach, Patience; Edoff, Laura; Sullivan, Marlysa; and Moonaz, Steffany (2024) "Remotely Delivered Yoga Therapy for Chronic Pain: A Case Study," Journal of Applied Yoga Studies: Vol. 1: Iss. 1, Article 7.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/jays/vol1/iss1/7