Remember, with back pain as you know every move you make (if your back pain is severe) you need to think of ways to move safely and the best way to do it. There is a school of thought that says bed rest. My thoughts are to keep moving, keep the body mobile, keep the circulation going. Do GENTLE exercise, go with the flow, your body is hurt and will respond to TLC so avoid working too hard. Listen to your body.
Suffering from pain is seems to a norm to endure. Maybe through ignorance, fear or whatever. I have known many people who just ‘hang on to their pain. The constant pain can bring you down physically, mentally and emotionally. Medications used to treat back pain are in the main relaxants and inflammatory and with many side effects. This is where yoga comes into its own, there is plenty of studies, evidence that practicing yoga for back, neck and shoulder pain has great benefits with pain relief and functionality.
Studies have shown that yoga is more beneficial than other forms of exercise, it is understood that the breathing exercises, relaxation and yoga exercises take some pressure away from the back. The comparisons are shown to be very clear with yoga giving the greatest benefits. The role that yoga plays for back pain seems to be more effective than conventional exercise on a daily basis and therefore long term.
There are over 65 million Americans that suffer from back pain, so if you are one of them consider going to a yoga class and give a try. Yoga is for everyone, no matter who you are or what you are.
Performing simple tasks can be difficult with back pain, temporary or otherwise. Being frustrated because you are unable to do what you used to do is a real pain in the ‘arm’ and interrupts one’s life some what. With medical help it can be expensive and invasive and sometimes additive and does it work? Maybe, a little for a while then it returns. With yoga it’s the reverse. Affordable, non invasive (and for me it is addictive) and it’s a better healthy alternative for treating neck, shoulder and back pain.
Many of the poses can be modified for a deeper stretch or to approach certain back conditions. Using a combination of yoga postures will build strength and align the spine leading to the body to heal.
Glen Wood - The Yoga Teacher. Glen is a yoga expert who loves to teach you how to lose your neck, shoulder or back pain with yoga.
Dedicated to unlocking the Real Secrets of Back, Neck and Shoulder Pain.
