Position
(Yoga for back pain) The basic strength of yoga lies in its stretching of muscles and joints and then holding it in position combined with scientific breathing technique. This, coupled with the relaxing breathing techniques reduces strain on muscles and joints, occasionally helping repositioning of tendons and muscle fibbers. Get moving, remember that if you have to stand or sit in one position for a long time, then try to change the position at least every 15-20 minutes. A good starting point, a good yoga position to try to help your back pain is the cobra, to try this: Lie on your front, with your head facing forward, hands a little way out in front of you. Breathe in and as you breathe out push on your hands to lift your chest and upper torso. Hold as long as is comfortable, exhale on the way down. Repeat when ready. The cobra yoga position for back pain has been known to help a lot of people but it can also hurt you if done incorrectly.
Conclusion
Since yoga postures aim to strengthen the spine as well as lengthen and stretch muscles, it can be ideal for many back pain sufferers. If you experience back pain and it keeps you from enjoying many of life’s activities, then try yoga for back pain and finally live life as you once did. Anyone looking for relief from back pain and or neck pain needs to turn away from the medicine cabinet and practice yoga.
Each pose of yoga for back pain relief should be held from five to ten seconds, depending upon your level of comfort, and should be done on a mat or other soft, supportive surface. Try finishing your yoga work with Pose of a Child, this is also good for back pain relief, but this may be too difficult for many who suffer from lower back pain. Your movements during this pose of yoga for back pain relief should be smooth, not jerky.
Your breath is your guide and your friend, by breathing slow and deep you help to control the heart beat, your body will become more relaxed, your muscles will soften and be allowed to stretch. By holding the pose you will become stronger. By ‘letting’ it happen instead of ‘making’ it happen the results will come more naturally. You will then be able to go deeper into the pose.
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. He is dedicated to unlocking the Real Secrets of Back, Neck and Shoulder Pain.
