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Back Pain Relief Through Yoga

Although we sometimes forget about the benefits of holistic treatments for health problems, many people with back pain have found that yoga delivers successful results. Yoga is a meditative practice of breathing, stretching, and strength building. It focuses on the health, awareness, and alignment of the body, but also on harmony of the mind, which is a component that many people ignore when they focus solely on conventional pain relief options. If you suffer from herniated disc, bulging disc, bones spurs, spinal stenosis, spinal arthritis, or another condition that causes back pain, yoga may help, but you should consult with your doctor first to make sure it’s safe for your condition.

Once you have your doctor’s clearance, you can try the following yoga poses for back pain with the help of a certified instructor:

• Trikonasana: this is also called “triangle pose,” and is aimed at completely flattening and aligning the spine with the arms and legs. This pose is best for people with mild back pain.
• Bhujangasana: this is also called “cobra pose,” and focuses on gently arching the back while your legs are stretched out behind you. This helps the back to become stronger and more limber.
• Bidalasana: this is also called “cat-cow pose,” and is a moving pose that increases spinal mobility and flexibility. This is also an excellent pose for increasing blood circulation in the spine.
• Balasana: this is also called “child pose,” and is a resting pose that helps your back to completely relax its muscles. This is an excellent position to assume after you have finished the previous stretches.
• Tadakasana: this is also called “hollow pose,” and seeks to achieve alignment of your head, neck, and spine. This is an excellent pose for people with more acute back pain, as no stress or pressure is placed on the neck or other regions of the spine.

In addition to yoga, back pain symptoms can also be lessened with anti-inflammatory drugs, pain medications, physical therapy, hot and cold compresses, acupuncture, and other conservative measures.  However, not all sufferers will find back pain yoga and these other conservative treatments effective. If your back pain hasn’t decreased using these methods and it is threatening to inhibit your daily quality of life, it may be time to consider surgery.

At Laser Spine Institute (LSI), our expert team of surgeons is at the forefront of minimally-invasive, endoscopic surgeries that present far fewer risks than traditional, open-back surgeries. Contact us today for more information, or to receive a review of your MRI or CT scan, absolutely free of charge.