The consensus is overwhelming: we ve got a back pain problem in the US. Millions of adults suffer from chronic pain that can seem incurable. We dove into that world today on our air: from treatment to surgery and more. We were joined by Cathryn Jakobson Ramin, author of a new book on the topic, and Dr. Carol Hartigan, medical director of the Spine Center and the Spine…
If you re like most people, you probably spend a decent amount of time sitting during the day. Unless you have perfect posture, pressure increases on your spine with prolonged sitting. This can lead to tight muscles in your upper- and mid-back. Perform stretches to decrease tightness in these muscles. Read more: Why is Posture Important? Perform stretches during the…
Bikram’s Authentic Hatha yoga postures known to the masters of India have been used as physical therapy and medical treatment for many chronic diseases and pathologies suffered by all our world’s citizens. Bikram Yoga is a science of the body’s ecology. The twenty-six postures exercises systematically move fresh oxygenated blood to one hundred percent of your body…
This past year, I returned to teaching yoga after a nearly two-year hiatus while I recuperated from a painful back injury: a bulging disk at L5-S1, which was further complicated by a very inflamed sacroiliac joint. How did the injury happen? In brief, because I did not listen to my body when it was telling me the low back was stressed out. You would think a yoga instructor…
Photo Salazar: I would say I’m a 7 out of 10 on the flexibility scale. Credit Danielle Levitt for The New York Times According to Black, a number of factors have converged to heighten the risk of practicing yoga. The biggest is the demographic shift in those who study it. Indian practitioners of yoga typically squatted and sat cross-legged in daily life, and yoga…
Standing Forward Fold with Easy Twist: From forward fold, soften your right knee, place your right fingertips on the ground in front of you, and lift your left arm to the ceiling. Breathe, feeling your spine lengthen from your tailbone to the crown of your head, and if it feels nice to lean back, go for it. Stay for five deep breaths and repeat on the other side…
You may work to sculpt strong arms or legs, but how often do you think about strengthening your spine? It’s natural to gravitate toward activities that give you results you can see, but neglecting this part of your body could contribute to poor posture, back pain or—over time—arthritis, osteoporosis or immobility. The spine is not a muscle, but you can give it healthy…
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Chiropractors, belts, shoe inserts, hanging upside down on inversion tables these days, people will try just about anything to prevent and treat lower back pain. But it turns out that the magic elixir may actually be quite simple: exercise. In a recent review of medical literature published online by JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers combed through studies, trials…
In Patanjali s Yoga Sutra, the eightfold path is called ashtanga, which literally means eight limbs (ashta=eight, anga =limb). These eight steps basically act as guidelines on how to live a meaningful and purposeful life. They serve as a prescription for moral and ethical conduct and self-discipline; they direct attention toward one s health; and they help us to…
Never miss a practice again with Hot Yoga Timer - for Bikram Postures. This simple to use app has excellent photography, timed postures, voice transitions, and is your perfect solution for days you can t get to the studio! Whether you re traveling, home, or just can t make it into the studio, this is your one stop reference to get in your practice. With 26 postures…
Yoga is rooted in spiritualism, and many of the postures have a meaning that goes beyond simple strengthening and lengthening of muscles. Some poses indicate strength, such as Warrior pose, and some indicate submission, like Child s pose. This ancient form of exercise goes deeper into the connection between mind, body, and spirit than the typical gym workout by using…
If you have back or joint pain, there are probably some times when all you want to do is lie in bed all day. It’s tempting, but it might make the problem worse. Doctors used to prescribe bed rest for back pain and other chronic pain conditions, but studies have found that people who exercise and stay flexible manage their pain much better than those who don’t. “Exercise…
Every morning, that buzzing alarm clock kicks us right in the butt. Before even getting out of bed, we reach for our phones and start checking emails — already stressing about the day’s tasks. Instead, start your day with this morning yoga routine to energize your body and jolt you awake faster than any latte. The best part? You don’t even have to leave your bed!…
An estimated 84 percent of people may experience low back pain. If you’ve ever felt it yourself, you know that the most basic, daily movements can be challenging. Suddenly sitting, standing, and bending seem like advanced yoga postures. Back pain is actually one of the most common reasons that people visit the doctor. Fortunately, new studies are supporting yoga’s…
Engaging in exercise and fitness activities helps keep the back healthy by allowing discs to exchange fluids which is how the disc receives its nutrition. A healthy disc will swell with water and squeeze it out, similar to the action of a sponge. This sponge action distributes nutrients to the disc. In addition, fluid exchange helps to reduce the swelling in the other…
