Friday, October 12, 2012

Yoga to Help Relieve Back Pain




Sometimes Back Pain is Caused by a Decrease in Flexibility in the Low Back Muscles

Many people suffer from back pain. Not always is it due to an injury or trauma. Sometimes back pain is caused by a decrease in flexibility in the low back muscles.  If one has tight and hypertonic lumbar muscles you will often feel bad and discomfort in the low back. 

Choosing the Right Yoga for Back Pain will Strengthen the Spine and Increase Flexibility

This is necessary for support and greater range of motion in the lumbar spine. Yoga is important for reducing back pain and improving movement and function. Back exercises, such as Yoga, are necessary for a healthy spine and can many times remove back pain. However, it is important to remember proper posture must also be practiced to greatly reduce back pain on daily basis. Please remember, if you exercises with improper form, you can further injury your back!

By Dr. Barnhart

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