| There is much research supporting the theory that | | | | 2. The Corpse: Lying flat on your back in a relaxed |
| proper exercise is the best solution to eliminating back | | | | position, arms resting at your sides, palms down, and |
| pain. Though exercise weak muscles can be | | | | legs lying naturally, with knees turned out slightly. Next |
| strengthen and retrained. Strong, balanced muscles | | | | breathe in and out for a few seconds while allowing |
| support the spinal column and helping to correct any | | | | any tension to leave the body.: |
| dysfunction. Many turn to yoga for help in relieving | | | | 3. The Cat Pose: Starting out on your hands and |
| back pain. But what yoga exercises or movements | | | | knees and keeping your back flat, hands under your |
| are the best for back pain. | | | | shoulders and knees directly under your hips. Hold your |
| Based on my experience the following yoga exercises | | | | head loosely looking at the floor. Take a breathe and |
| are the best movements for your aching back. These | | | | as you let the breathe out arch your back and tuck |
| three exercises are only a suggestion. You should first | | | | your chin to your chest and tuck your |
| find a capable instructor. Start with slow gentle | | | | tailbone.underneath. Hold then release going back to |
| movements and avoid any exercise that causes the | | | | the original position. |
| slightest discomfit. | | | | As stated early only do these exercises with the help |
| 1. Sun Salutation: Standing upright with feet comfort | | | | of a trained instructor and stop at the first sign of |
| positioned and balanced bring, your hands in front of | | | | discomfort. Although yoga can help you if you have a |
| your chest in a prayer position. Now take a breathe | | | | bad back their are other programs specifically design |
| and slowly raise your arms over your head. If | | | | for back sufferers. One of the top rated programs is |
| comfortable bend forward and touch the floor with | | | | called the Lose The Back Pain System developed by |
| your hands. For beginners I would recommend only | | | | therapists and doctors of the Healthy back Institute. |
| bending as far a resting your hands on your knees. | | | | This program has helped thousands by strengthening |
| You could also just do the first half raising your arms | | | | muscles and eliminating muscles imbalance. |
| overhead. | | | | |