Ease Moderate and Chronic back pain

Back pain can be a dull, constant ache or a sudden, sharp sensation that leaves you incapacitated.

Back pain can begin abruptly as a result of an accident or lifting something heavy, or it can develop over time due to age or injury related changes to the spine. Research shows that a structured, individualized yoga program may be a successful therapy for people with chronic low back pain, reducing the pain and improving the ability to walk and move.

You don’t have to bend yourself into a pretzel to benefit from yoga. Even simple poses provide a gentle stretch that can help ease chronic back pain. Yoga poses focus on proper posture and spinal alignment that maintains normal spinal curvature. Practicing the postures correctly is vital, 1-on-1 sessions to begin with, is high recommended to create a program that is focused on your individual physical needs.

If you’re looking for a holistic way to help ease chronic lower back pain, use the resources provided on this website, to find a qualified yoga teacher that is right for you. But before you do—always talk with your treating doctor or healthcare provider before starting any style of yoga or exercise, especially if you have back or neck pain.