YOGA FOR Back Pain
About Yoga for Back Pain
As the common causes of back pain are poor posture and alignment, muscle tightness or weakness (especially around the core), over-flexibility and stress, yoga can be an effective back pain treatment.
The stretching, relaxing and balancing movements can improve flexibility in a controlled way, breathing fresh oxygen and nutrients to constricted areas, reducing pain, improving quality of life and increasing vitality.
You don't always need to get on a mat. Meditation can be a great way to reduce the psychological distress of backache and simple activities such as so-called Chair Yoga are a good start. You can sit at your desk at work, or in the comfort of your favourite armchair, and work through a series of exercises that should bring some relief.
For more serious ailments such as a slipped disc, always consult a doctor first.
What the clinical studies say
Yoga
- Alleviates depression
- Fosters relaxation
- Improves balance
- Improves quality of life
- Improves vitality
- Increases flexibility
- Reduces functional disability
- Reduces pain
- Alleviates anger
- Pain acceptance
- Reduces psychological distress
- Pain Acceptance
The clinical studies
Yoga
The impact of modified Hatha yoga on chronic low back pain: a pilot study.
Effect of Iyengar yoga therapy for chronic low back pain
Asana-Based Exercises for the Management of Low-Back Pain
Yoga for low back pain: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials
Yoga for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Trial
Yoga for Veterans with Chronic Low-Back Pain
A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Yoga for Low Back Pain
A Randomized Trial Comparing Yoga, Stretching, and a Self-care Book for Chronic Low Back Pain
Evaluation of the Effectiveness and Efficacy of Iyengar Yoga Therapy on Chronic Low Back Pain
Mindfulness
Meditation
Loving-Kindness Meditation for Chronic Low Back Pain
