Positions Is it obvious that if it hurts, don't do it is generally good advice but some positions and techniques hurt more than others. Keeping this in mind, use positions that will allow you to flex your spine (without overdoing it, of course). With the help of props and variations in positions, up to a…
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Back Pain and Sex Part 1
Introduction This article is to help you with your back pain and sex. Usually, back pain and sex don't go together very well and if you or your partner are among the 35 million people who have back pain, you know that back pain can disrupt your relationship. So you are asked to keep an…
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How Is Your Back Pain? Part 5
Your neutral back spine has three natural curves: the inward curve at the neck (cervical lordosis), the outward curve at the upper back (thoracic kyphosis), and finally the inward curve at the low back (lumbar lordosis). The amount of curving in your spine when you are in a neutral posture determines your support needs. Movement…
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How Is Your Back Pain? Part 4
Practice Here you can help to determine how to start your own yoga practice or alter your existing practice, depending on your physical condition and the cause of your particular pain. The Plough, Halasana if practiced slowly and smoothly, the entire spine becomes flexible and the spinal nerves, muscles and ligaments are toned up and…
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