Photo: Dave Fayram, Flickr Creative Commons We’ve blogged before about the health detriments of sitting for long periods, which include heightened risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. What’s more, prolonged sitting puts you at risk for aches and pains in the upper body, shoulders, arms, and spine. How to combat these effects…
The spine (spinal column) consists of back bones (vertebrae). The vertebrae are covered by a thin layer of cartilage and separated and cushioned by shock-absorbing disks made of jelly-like material and cartilage. They are held in place by ligaments and muscles, which include the following: Two iliopsoas muscles, which run along both sides of the spine Two erector…
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An important principle to embrace is that pain is typically a good thing as it can help us identify something in our lives that is not good for our long term health. Dr Mercola Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints I hear from both my athletes and from students who have to sit for long periods at work. What surprises me is that they’ve accepted that…
A lot of people try to stretch their lower back out when it is tight and it keeps coming back. That is because most lower-back tension comes from tight hips, so my recommendation for you is that you gently open and realign your hips. Your back sits on your hips and if your hips are tight it pulls on your lower back. Try the hippie. It is a great stretch to do in the…
Bikram Hot Yoga Seacliff teaches twenty-six posture exercises which systematically move fresh, oxygenated blood to one hundred percent of your body, to each organ and fiber, restoring all systems to healthy working order, just as Nature intended. Proper weight, muscle tone, vibrant good health, and a sense of well being will automatically follow. Bikram’s Beginning…
Asana is the physical practice of yoga poses. What most of us call yoga (as in, Bye honey, I m off to my yoga class ) could more specifically be called asana since the word yoga also encompasses pranayama, meditation, and five other limbs . In addition to referring broadly to the physical aspect of yoga, asana can also be used to describe a single pose (as in…
Do you hunch forward when you’re sitting? Doing so can strain your upper back and neck muscles, and weaken your pectoral muscles. If this is a problem for you, consider doing chest stretches for back pain and neck pain. You’ll be better able to keep your shoulders back to sit or stand up straight, which can ease pain and balance your body. The pectoral muscles, which…
Lev Borukhov, DPT is the founder and co-owner of Movement Minded PhysioTherapy in New York City. He also is a certified Functional Movement Specialist, Functional Taping Specialist, and Kettle Bell Athletics coach. Q: What could be the cause of my lower back being sore after I workout? Lev Borukhov: Several different factors can be attributed to low back pain. It…
Padmasana: Sit on the floor with legs stretched in front.Bend the right knee and place it on the left thigh.The sole of the foot should be pointed upwards. Tuck your heel in at the waist level near the pelvic bone. Next, bend your left knee and place it on the right thigh in a similar way. Place your hands on the knees in chinmudra position. Keep the spine and head…
Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure—the journey can sometimes feel a little rough. Sitting for hours can make you achy, and any stress from potential flight delays or traffic jams can make you feel even less like your prime self. The next best thing to having a masseuse on call? Whipping out a few yoga poses wherever you might be. “Sitting can stiffen…
Pain can develop in several parts of the back, including the middle region. If muscle tightness and joint stiffness are contributing to mid-back pain, stretching this area can help. Stiffness often settles into the mid-back due to poor posture and aging. Performing stretches and motion exercises can help minimize these effects by loosening up the tight areas. A few…
Lower back stretches and exercises for muscle soreness and lower back spasms Low back pain can make even small daily activities like getting dressed, bathing or going to the bathroom feel like they are impossible to do. Prompt and thorough treatment of even small back with back exercises pain can prevent the underlying problem from worsening. Doctors, therapists and…
You Might Like {{displayTitle}} READ In today’s nonstop world, we re all guilty of putting too much pressure on our bodies. Whether you re knocking out AMRAPs at the gym or simply sitting at a desk all day long, your body has a certain way of telling you re overdoing it—and it isn t pretty. Millions of Americans deal with chronic pain in the lower back, and if you…
Exercise is one of the most effective ways of preventing and treating recurring or chronic back pain. Strengthening muscles that support the spine with exercises can prevent, reduce and in some cases eliminate lower back pain. Stretching shortened muscles that are pulling the spine out of alignment can also relieve lower back pain. Weak core muscles are often at the…
Whether you re a beginning or experienced yoga student, chances are that you ve faced off with your hamstrings in one way or another. Tight hamstrings are a common cause of injuries not just in yoga, but also for athletes. Tight hamstrings are a hidden source of many lower back pain issues as well. Tight hamstrings tend to flatten the lower back, causing people to…
