Jean started practicing yoga in 1990, in part, to relieve back pain that she had since the age of 11. Yoga gave temporary relief, but the pain always returned. She also tried massage, chiropractic and physical therapy, with no lasting results. In 2002, she walked, into the Balance Centre for the first time and experienced…
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Knee and Back Pain with the Help of Yoga Part 2
Although most back pains are caused by physical, anatomical reasons such as muscle strains, muscle imbalances and joint or disc herniation, stress, anger and depression also contribute to back pain or even be the cause. With back pain therapy, stretching and exercise have become essential components in decreasing and managing pain. It is found that…
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Knee and Back Pain with The Help of Yoga Part 1
Knee and back pain can be alleviated through practice of both yoga postures that stretch and strengthen the muscles around the knee joint. With knees, make sure that the knee stays in line with the ankle and does not twist in or out. Avoid seated postures that have the knee turned out to the side…
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Back Pain Free with Driving Yoga Part 5
While driving, for those with Carpal Tunnel Deviation, try keeping your wrists fluid and letting your elbows drop slightly. Always keep in mind to ‘go where you feel the most control’, driving safely and loosen up with a little Yoga from time to time. When appropriate, interlacing the fingers of the hands and stretch them…
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